Cryptic crossword clue
Arty Scots suffering — they are extremely cold 9

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

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What does CRYOSTATS mean?

CRYOSTATS noun
  1. Any device used to maintain a constant low temperature
  2. A microtome held at a constant low temperature

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