Cryptic crossword clue
Where one may find dressing too tight 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "too tight" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case too tight = overwound.
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 OVERWOUND mean?

OVERWOUND verb
  1. To wind (tighten a spring of) something excessively.
  2. To twist itself more tightly.
OVERWOUND adjective
  1. Nervous, tense, jumpy.

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