Cryptic crossword clue
Points raised online about Republican aides in high places? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "aides in high places" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case aides in high places = equerries.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EQUERRIES mean?

EQUERRIES noun
  1. An officer responsible for the care and supervision of the horses of a person of rank.
  2. A personal attendant to a head of state, a member of a royal family, or a national representative.

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