Cryptic crossword clue
Wear too smart clothes for a bit of cricket on deck 9

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

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What does OVERDRESS mean?

OVERDRESS noun
  1. Any garment worn over another.
OVERDRESS verb
  1. To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion.
  2. To wear clothing which is too elaborate or formal for a particular occasion.

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