The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DECORATOR
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result DECORATOR
- A short month before Speaker becomes a moderniser of the House?
- Tree-trimmer perhaps the type to make Christmas speech?
- Speaker on platform reported one changing room that’s shabby?
- Workman needing new ear doctor
- She paints folding door with care – time to get stuck in
- Handyman who holds forth at Xmas time?
- Cosmetic specialist and doctor are in trouble
- One that dresses in red coat, splashed with yellow
- Painter, perhaps, one speaking in the last month
- One who gives a medal to designer
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The straight part
We know that "Workman" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case workman = decorator.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DECORATOR mean?
DECORATOR noun- Someone who decorates.
- Painter and wallpaperer of buildings