Cryptic crossword clue
Carpet sweeper collecting great amount, first to last 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Carpet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case carpet = broadloom.
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 BROADLOOM mean?

BROADLOOM noun
  1. A wide loom.
  2. A carpet woven on a wide loom.
BROADLOOM adjective
  1. Woven on a wide loom, and so needing fewer seams.

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