The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DEBAUCHEE
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The straight part
We know that "one is base" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one is base = debauchee.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DEBAUCHEE mean?
DEBAUCHEE noun- Somebody who is debauched; somebody who is dissolute and acts without moral restraint.
- A person addicted to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.