Cryptic crossword clue
Unpopularity of detective, with relish arresting female 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Unpopularity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unpopularity = disfavour.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DISFAVOUR mean?

DISFAVOUR noun
  1. Lack of favour; displeasure.
  2. An unkindness; a disobliging act.
  3. A state of being out of favour.
DISFAVOUR verb
  1. To show lack of favour or antipathy towards.

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