Cryptic crossword clue
Old communication about Bengal's borders spread to the West 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Old communication" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old communication = cablegram.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CABLEGRAM mean?

CABLEGRAM noun
  1. A telegram transmitted via a submarine cable.
CABLEGRAM verb
  1. To communicate by cablegram.

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