Cryptic crossword clue
Coeds skid carelessly in areas near pier 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "areas near pier" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case areas near pier = docksides.
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 DOCKSIDES mean?

DOCKSIDES noun
  1. The area near a dock, or next to a docked ship.

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