Cryptic crossword clue
Aircraft transaction simple, they say 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Aircraft/Aircraft" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case aircraft/aircraft = sailplane.
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 SAILPLANE mean?

SAILPLANE noun
  1. A glider that is optimised for soaring and is equipped with fixed wings and fuselage.
SAILPLANE verb
  1. To fly in a sailplane.

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