Cryptic crossword clue
Says fish could be heading towards America 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "heading towards America" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case heading towards america = stateside.
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 STATESIDE mean?

STATESIDE adjective
  1. (chiefly outside USA) In the United States.
  2. (Alaska) In the 48 contiguous states.
STATESIDE adverb
  1. (chiefly outside USA) In or to the United States, especially the lower forty-eight.
  2. (Alaska) In or to the 48 contiguous states.

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