Cryptic crossword clue
An aching arises after a mere pine 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "pine" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pine = ponderosa.
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 PONDEROSA mean?

PONDEROSA noun
  1. A very large species of pine tree native to western North America, Pinus ponderosa.

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