Cryptic crossword clue
9lb wrecked for private letter container 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MAILBOX

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The straight part
We know that "private letter container" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case private letter container = mailbox.
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 MAILBOX mean?

MAILBOX noun
  1. A box into which mail is put
  2. A folder or account for the storage of e-mail; an electronic in-box or mailstore.

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