Cryptic crossword clue
Nuts make birds land 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "land" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case land = disembark.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DISEMBARK mean?

DISEMBARK verb
  1. To remove from on board a vessel; to put on shore
  2. To go ashore out of a ship or boat; to leave a train or airplane

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