Cryptic crossword clue
Doubts search is carrying on 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Doubts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case doubts = questions.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does QUESTIONS mean?

QUESTIONS noun
  1. A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
  2. A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
  3. A doubt or challenge about the truth or accuracy of a matter.
  4. A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.
  5. (chiefly with definite article) Interrogation by torture.
  6. Talk; conversation; speech.
QUESTIONS verb
  1. To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.
  2. To raise doubts about; have doubts about.
  3. To argue; to converse; to dispute.
QUESTIONS noun
  1. A game in which players must only say questions, and if they don't they lose.

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