Cryptic crossword clue
Unfortunately went bad, as part of a hat 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "part of a hat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case part of a hat = sweatband.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SWEATBAND mean?

SWEATBAND noun
  1. A band of fabric, inside the crown of a hat, designed to absorb perspiration.
  2. A band of fabric worn around the wrist or head during sports to absorb perspiration.

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