The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word LIVERYMAN
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The straight part
We know that "Employee" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case employee = liveryman.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does LIVERYMAN mean?
LIVERYMAN noun- Someone who works in a livery stable.
- Someone who wears livery in the course of their employment.
- A member of a livery company.