The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word REGULATOR
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More clues leading to the result REGULATOR
- Go off with a gun, returning for timepiece
- What can control large tour going round?
- Device for controlling temperature in our lager supply
- One telling stories about Grand Union’s first governor
- Governor put transport officer in uniform
- Controller‘s true goal ruined by resistance
- Of body, list of duties with automatic weapon coming up
- Cycle of duty with pistol has backing
- Ofsted perhaps is normal, welcoming Tax Officer
- Governor‘s time over, wearing uniform
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The straight part
We know that "timepiece" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case timepiece = regulator.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 REGULATOR mean?
REGULATOR noun- A device that controls or limits something.
- A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law.
- A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock.
- A gene involved in controlling the expression of one or more other genes.
- A device that controls the supply of steam to the cylinders of a steam locomotive.
- A bulldozer (member of intimidating group of white US Southerners).