The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ROADHOUSE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result ROADHOUSE
- New hoard found beside river pub
- A door she used at first moving around wayside inn
- Part of 10 almost for this special purpose surrounded by two rivers
- Inn for particular purpose mostly to get excited about
- The way home from a pub
- Anger about commotion outside hotel’s American bar
- Reportedly travelled with firm, stopping for break here?
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The straight part
We know that "wayside inn" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wayside inn = roadhouse.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does ROADHOUSE mean?
ROADHOUSE noun- An inn or similar establishment situated beside a road beyond the jurisdiction of a town or city.
- A receiving house.