Cryptic crossword clue
Keep last of water in cooking pot for domestic chores 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "domestic chores" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case domestic chores = housework.
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 HOUSEWORK mean?

HOUSEWORK noun
  1. Domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking.
  2. Homework.

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