Cryptic crossword clue
Noble German friend’s resting place 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Noble German" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case noble german = palsgrave.
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 PALSGRAVE mean?

PALSGRAVE noun
  1. A count palatinate of the Holy Roman Empire, possessing near-royal powers within his county.

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