Cryptic crossword clue
Tiny gem is broken in frustration 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word STYMIEING

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What does STYMIEING mean?

STYMIEING verb
  1. To thwart or stump; to cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck.
  2. To bring into the position of, or impede by, a stymie.

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