Cryptic crossword clue
Limit of main route certain to be announced first

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

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The straight part
We know that "Limit of main" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case limit of main = shoreline.
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 SHORELINE mean?

SHORELINE noun
  1. The divide between land and a body of water.
  2. The line on a map that illustrates this.

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