Cryptic crossword clue
I feel crap shaking, but not by this! 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "&lit-ish again? – somewhere one would not be shaking (shivering) if standing by (a lit) one?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case &lit-ish again? – somewhere one would not be shaking (shivering) if standing by (a lit) one? = fireplace.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does FIREPLACE mean?

FIREPLACE noun
  1. An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.

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