Cryptic crossword clue
Classification of plum with bushy tangles 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Classification" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case classification = subphylum.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SUBPHYLUM mean?

SUBPHYLUM noun
  1. A taxonomic category below phylum and above class

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