Cryptic crossword clue
Part of lock told of age after renovation 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Part of lock" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case part of lock = floodgate.
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 FLOODGATE mean?

FLOODGATE noun
  1. An adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice.
  2. (by extension) Anything that controls or limits an outpouring of people, emotion etc.

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