The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BANDOLIER
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More clues leading to the result BANDOLIER
- Deceit concealed by troop, or soldiers shouldering it?
- Broad line curls round belt
- Prevent Light Infantry interrupting someone working in ammunition supply
- Belt making bonier lad look silly
- Crazy reloading endlessly after using first of bullets from ammo belt
- Belt holder securing many rounds?
- An old criminal drowning in booze, can take in many rounds
- Belt sweeps broad line
- Used black lead and iron to make cartridge belt
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The straight part
We know that "soldiers shouldering it" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case soldiers shouldering it = bandolier.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BANDOLIER mean?
BANDOLIER noun- An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.