Cryptic crossword clue
A crate-full of dope all ruined, article admitted 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "A crate-full" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a crate-full = planeload.
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 PLANELOAD mean?

PLANELOAD noun
  1. As much, or as many, as a plane can carry

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