Cryptic crossword clue
Accessible island to the west on open stretch of water 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Accessible" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case accessible = reachable.
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 REACHABLE mean?

REACHABLE noun
  1. Someone or something that can be reached.
REACHABLE adjective
  1. Within easy reach; accessible
  2. (of a node) That may be reached from another node in a graph by passing along one or more lines

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