Cryptic crossword clue
British people hire school bands 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "bands" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bands = bracelets.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BRACELETS mean?

BRACELETS noun
  1. A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.
  2. The strap of a wristwatch, used to secure it around the wrist.
  3. (chiefly in the plural) A handcuff.
  4. A piece of defensive armour for the arm.
BRACELETS verb
  1. To surround with, or as if with, a bracelet; to ring or encompass.

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