The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CLOSE-UPS
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The straight part
We know that "Shots" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shots = close-ups.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 CLOSE-UPS mean?
CLOSE-UPS noun- A photographic (or other) image in which the subject is shown at a relatively large scale, and occupies most or all of the frame.