The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CATFISHES
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The straight part
We know that "/ / / / /People seeking love online" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case / / / / /people seeking love online = catfishes.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 CATFISHES mean?
CATFISHES noun- Any fish of the order Siluriformes, mainly found in fresh water, lacking scales, and having barbels like whiskers around the mouth
- Someone who creates a fake profile on a social media platform in order to deceive people.
- Such a fake profile.