The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PANELLING
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The straight part
We know that "part of wall" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case part of wall = panelling.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 PANELLING mean?
PANELLING verb- To fit with panels.
- The panels with which a surface (especially an indoor wall) is covered, considered collectively.