Cryptic crossword clue
Placed on top of float, head shaven, telling stories 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Placed on top of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case placed on top of = overlying.
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 OVERLYING mean?

OVERLYING adjective
  1. Lying over or upon something else

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