Cryptic crossword clue
Get your bins out to find old 17? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "old 17" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old 17 = farthings.
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 FARTHINGS mean?

FARTHINGS noun
  1. Former British unit of currency worth one-quarter of an old penny; or a coin representing this.
  2. A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.
  3. A division of land.

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