Cryptic crossword clue
I’d take temperature in sea at Calais around solstice 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "around solstice" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case around solstice = midwinter.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MIDWINTER mean?

MIDWINTER noun
  1. The middle of winter.
  2. The winter solstice; about December 21st or 22nd.

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