Cryptic crossword clue
Animals go off trees 9

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

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

MAGNOLIAS noun
  1. A tree or shrub in any species of the genus Magnolia, many with large flowers and simple leaves.
  2. The flower of a magnolia tree.
  3. A native or resident of the American state of Mississippi.
  4. A creamy white colour, like that of some magnolia flowers.

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