Cryptic crossword clue
1000 + 1 + 50 + 0 + 50? It’s about a unit 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "unit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unit = kilolitre.
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What does KILOLITRE mean?

KILOLITRE noun
  1. A unit of volume equivalent to 1000 litres, and equal to one cubic metre of water. Symbol: kl

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