Cryptic crossword clue
Safety barrier may cause warder to scoff 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Safety barrier" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case safety barrier = guardrail.
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 GUARDRAIL mean?

GUARDRAIL noun
  1. A rail set alongside a dangerous place in order to improve safety.

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