Cryptic crossword clue
Quiet person massaging unknown growth 9

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

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

SHRUBBERY noun
  1. A planting of shrubs; a wide border to a garden where shrubs are thickly planted; or a similar larger area with a path winding through it.
  2. Shrubs collectively.

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