Cryptic crossword clue
Police operations in Tyneside catching 50 youngsters 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "youngsters" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case youngsters = nestlings.
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 NESTLINGS mean?

NESTLINGS noun
  1. A small, young bird that is still confined to the nest.
  2. A nest; a receptacle.
NESTLINGS noun
  1. The act of one who nestles.

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