Cryptic crossword clue
Fellow left to collect new item of furniture 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "item of furniture" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case item of furniture = davenport.
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 DAVENPORT mean?

DAVENPORT noun
  1. A large sofa, especially a formal one.
  2. A writing desk.

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