Cryptic crossword clue
Mark in paper gets excited by winter ale 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Mark in paper" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mark in paper = waterline.
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 WATERLINE mean?

WATERLINE noun
  1. A line formed by the surface of the water on the hull of a ship when she is afloat; any of a series of short lines marked on the hull to show where the waterline would be under different loadings.
  2. A horizontal line indicating the shape of an airfoil.
  3. A line showing where the water has been, usually a line separating dry land and wet areas; a watermark or tidemark.
  4. The inner rim of the eyelid, just behind the lash line; primarily used in reference to the application of eyeliner.

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