Cryptic crossword clue
Violent players may be plastered 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "plastered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plastered = roughcast.
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 ROUGHCAST mean?

ROUGHCAST noun
  1. A crude model.
  2. A rough surface finish, as of a plaster or stucco wall.
  3. A mixture of pebbles or similar material used to finish a plaster or concrete wall.
ROUGHCAST verb
  1. To shape crudely; to form in its first rudiments, without correction or polish.
  2. To apply a roughcast finish to.
ROUGHCAST adjective
  1. Unpolished.

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