The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word STABLEBOY
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More clues leading to the result STABLEBOY
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The straight part
We know that "Groom" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case groom = stableboy.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 STABLEBOY mean?
STABLEBOY noun- A boy or young man who attends in a stable.