Cryptic crossword clue
Soldier a degree east of Ulster peninsula caught by rifle, say? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Soldier" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case soldier = guardsman.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GUARDSMAN mean?

GUARDSMAN noun
  1. A person, especially a soldier, who is on guard.
  2. A member of the National Guard.
  3. A member of a Guards regiment.

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