Cryptic crossword clue
German writer reaching Saxony perhaps growth area

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

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The straight part
We know that "growth area" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case growth area = grassland.
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 GRASSLAND mean?

GRASSLAND noun
  1. An area dominated by grass or grasslike vegetation.

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