Cryptic crossword clue
Panto character once taking care of home beset by endless junk 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Panto character once" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case panto character once = columbine.
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 COLUMBINE mean?

COLUMBINE noun
  1. Any plant of the genus Aquilegia, having distinctive bell-shaped flowers with spurs on each petal.
COLUMBINE adjective
  1. Pertaining to a dove or pigeon.

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