Cryptic crossword clue
Lawgiver hoards metals and prepares for war 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "prepares for war" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prepares for war = mobilises.
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 MOBILISES mean?

MOBILISES verb
  1. To make something mobile.
  2. To assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war.
  3. To become made ready for war.

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