Cryptic crossword clue
Samurai in trouble after hiding half a pound in the fish tanks 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "fish tanks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fish tanks = aquariums.
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 AQUARIUMS mean?

AQUARIUMS noun
  1. A tank, often made of glass, for keeping live fish or other aquatic animals.
  2. A public place where live fish and other aquatic animals are exhibited.

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