Cryptic crossword clue
Most empty their guns when ordered 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Most empty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most empty = hungriest.
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 HUNGRIEST mean?

HUNGRIEST adjective
  1. Affected by hunger; desiring of food; having a physical need for food.
  2. Causing hunger
  3. Eager, having an avid desire (‘appetite’) for something.
  4. Not rich or fertile; poor; barren; starved.

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