Cryptic crossword clue
Spooner bullies a lot to maintain a home 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "maintain a home" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case maintain a home = housekeep.
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 HOUSEKEEP mean?

HOUSEKEEP noun
  1. The person in charge of a house; a housekeeper or innkeeper.
HOUSEKEEP verb
  1. To carry out the domestic duties of housekeeping.
  2. To perform the general tasks of housekeeping.

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