Cryptic crossword clue
Europeans on moon altered particles, in theory 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "particles, in theory" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case particles, in theory = monopoles.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MONOPOLES mean?

MONOPOLES noun
  1. An appellation owned by a single winery.
MONOPOLES noun
  1. A magnetic monopole.
  2. A monopole antenna.
  3. An electrical power transmission line having one direct-current conductor and a ground (earth) connection.

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