Cryptic crossword clue
Mist dispersing in eatery where corn is found 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "where corn is found" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case where corn is found = gristmill.
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 GRISTMILL mean?

GRISTMILL noun
  1. A mill that grinds grain, especially grain brought by a farmer to be exchanged for the flour (less a percentage)

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