Cryptic crossword clue
Unfortunate, poetic end to story 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "story" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case story = deception.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DECEPTION mean?

DECEPTION noun
  1. An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.

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