The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SOMMELIER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SOMMELIER
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The straight part
We know that "steward" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case steward = sommelier.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 SOMMELIER mean?
SOMMELIER noun- The member of staff at a restaurant who keeps the wine cellar and advises the guests on a choice of wines; a wine steward / stewardess, a wine waiter / waitress / server.
- To act as a sommelier.