Cryptic crossword clue
Craft excellent courses on plain English speaking 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Craft" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case craft = airplanes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AIRPLANES mean?

AIRPLANES noun
  1. A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.
AIRPLANES verb
  1. To fly in an aeroplane.
  2. To transport by aeroplane.

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