Cryptic crossword clue
Sparkling wine for winner with a gin cocktail 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sparkling wine" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sparkling wine = champaign.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CHAMPAIGN mean?

CHAMPAIGN noun
  1. Open countryside, or an area of open countryside.
  2. A battlefield.
CHAMPAIGN adjective
  1. Pertaining to open countryside; unforested, flat.

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