Cryptic crossword clue
Legless giant getting stared at 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Legless" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case legless = trolleyed.
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 TROLLEYED mean?

TROLLEYED verb
  1. To bring to by trolley.
  2. To use a trolley vehicle to go from one place to another.

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