Cryptic crossword clue
Up-to-date style for which dimmer son is ill-suited 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Up-to-date style" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case up-to-date style = modernism.
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.
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What does MODERNISM mean?

MODERNISM noun
  1. Modern or contemporary ideas, thought, practices, etc.
  2. Anything that is characteristic of modernity.
  3. Any of several styles of art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that flourished in the 20th century.
  4. A religious movement in the early 20th century that tried to reconcile Roman Catholic dogma with modern science and philosophy.

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