Cryptic crossword clue
Autumn turns out to provide unexpected gains

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

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What does WINDFALLS mean?

WINDFALLS noun
  1. Something that has been blown down by the wind.
  2. A fruit that has fallen from a tree naturally, as from wind.
  3. A sudden large benefit; especially, a sudden or unexpected large amount of money, as from lottery or sweepstakes winnings or an unexpected inheritance or gift.

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