Cryptic crossword clue
Not where housekeeper stores the fizzy drinks? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Not where housekeeper stores the fizzy drinks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not where housekeeper stores the fizzy drinks = stillroom.
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 STILLROOM mean?

STILLROOM noun
  1. A room containing a still (for distillation).
  2. A pantry adjoining a kitchen where drinks etc were stored or prepared.

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