Cryptic crossword clue
Shaking cups in triumph, after eliminating clubs 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Shaking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shaking = vibratory.
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What does VIBRATORY mean?

VIBRATORY adjective
  1. Causing or exhibiting vibrations

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