Cryptic crossword clue
Unfortunately, I’m a singer getting complaints

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

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The straight part
We know that "complaints" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case complaints = migraines.
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What does MIGRAINES mean?

MIGRAINES noun
  1. A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and visual disturbances.
  2. A neurological condition characterised by such headaches.

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