Cryptic crossword clue
Bombardment soon over – 500 stick around 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bombardment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bombardment = cannonade.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CANNONADE mean?

CANNONADE noun
  1. Firing artillery in a large amount for a length of time .
  2. A loud noise like a cannonade; a booming.
CANNONADE verb
  1. To discharge artillery fire upon.

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