Cryptic crossword clue
Lunch counter and ace fare it served up 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lunch counter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lunch counter = cafeteria.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CAFETERIA mean?

CAFETERIA noun
  1. A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat
  2. A dining area in an institution where meals may be purchased (as above), provided, or brought in from elsewhere

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