Cryptic crossword clue
Maiden possibly left port with too much luggage 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "with too much luggage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with too much luggage = overladen.
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 OVERLADEN mean?

OVERLADEN adjective
  1. Packed heavily, especially beyond normal capacity; overloaded.
  2. Burdened excessively.
OVERLADEN verb
  1. To load with too great a cargo or other burden; overburden; overload.

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