Cryptic crossword clue
Food supplies taken when leaving 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "taken when leaving" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case taken when leaving = farewells.
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 FAREWELLS mean?

FAREWELLS noun
  1. A wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure
  2. A departure; the act of leaving

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