Cryptic crossword clue
Refuse place to get rid of stockpile 5,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word SCRAP HEAP

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The straight part
We know that "Refuse place" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case refuse place = scrap heap.
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 SCRAP HEAP mean?

SCRAP HEAP noun
  1. A pile in which junk is discarded.
  2. A junkyard.
  3. A collection of discarded or rejected items or ideas.

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