Cryptic crossword clue
Disorderly collections of eels, that is admitted 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Disorderly collections" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case disorderly collections = congeries.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CONGERIES mean?

CONGERIES noun
  1. A collection or aggregation of disparate items.

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