Cryptic crossword clue
Messages from European before stage in public transport 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Messages" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case messages = telegrams.
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 TELEGRAMS mean?

TELEGRAMS noun
  1. A message transmitted by telegraph.
TELEGRAMS verb
  1. To send a telegram.
  2. To send a telegram to (a person).
  3. To send (a message) in a telegram.

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