Cryptic crossword clue
Shed on island given to family for Jack Straw? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Jack Straw?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jack straw? = spillikin.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SPILLIKIN mean?

SPILLIKIN noun
  1. One of the straws (or small pieces of wood, ivory, etc.) used in the game of jackstraws or spillikins.

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