Cryptic crossword clue
Fen worker claiming pound to add to spoils 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fen = marshland.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MARSHLAND mean?

MARSHLAND noun
  1. Marshy land; bog or fen

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