Cryptic crossword clue
Clamour about trade in shipping goods? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "shipping goods" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shipping goods = chandlery.
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.
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What does CHANDLERY mean?

CHANDLERY noun
  1. The art or trade of candlemaking.
  2. A business, shop or warehouse used in candlemaking.
  3. An operation (usually, a business) which provides supplies.
  4. The merchandise of a chandler.

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