Cryptic crossword clue
Hold up graduates in cleaning area 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "cleaning area" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cleaning area = washbasin.
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 WASHBASIN mean?

WASHBASIN noun
  1. A basin used for washing, particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for washing the hands and face.

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