Cryptic crossword clue
Floor cleaner preserves one framed canvas 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "framed canvas" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case framed canvas = deckchair.
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 DECKCHAIR mean?

DECKCHAIR noun
  1. A folding chair in which a wooden frame supports a length of canvas; traditionally used on the beach or onboard a liner.

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