Cryptic crossword clue
Publishing restrictions making Garbo seem happy 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Publishing restrictions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case publishing restrictions = embargoes.
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 EMBARGOES mean?

EMBARGOES noun
  1. An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.
  2. A ban on trade with another country.
  3. A temporary ban on making certain information public.
EMBARGOES verb
  1. To impose an embargo on trading certain goods with another country.
  2. To impose an embargo on a document.

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