Cryptic crossword clue
Owns houses right behind hotel, sounds unhappy 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "sounds unhappy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sounds unhappy = harrumphs.
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 HARRUMPHS mean?

HARRUMPHS noun
  1. An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal; a huff, grunt, or snort.
HARRUMPHS verb
  1. To dislike, protest, or dismiss.

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