Cryptic crossword clue
Hanging around, admits love for housework 9

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

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What does HOOVERING mean?

HOOVERING verb
  1. To clean (a room, etc.) with a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.
  2. To use a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.
  3. To suck in or inhale, as if by a vacuum cleaner.

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