Cryptic crossword clue
17 is not the heart of bingo in afterthought 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "17" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 17 = paintings.
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 PAINTINGS mean?

PAINTINGS noun
  1. An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.
  2. The action of applying paint to a surface.
  3. The same activity as an art form.

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