Cryptic crossword clue
Pole loses ice, melting first 9

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

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What does ISOSCELES mean?

ISOSCELES adjective
  1. Having (at least) two sides of equal length, used especially of a triangle or trapezoid.

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