The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CAFETIERE
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The straight part
We know that "Jug meant for coffee" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jug meant for coffee = cafetiere.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 CAFETIERE mean?
CAFETIERE noun- A cylindrical glass or metal jug, fitted with a filter on a rod, used to make coffee.