Cryptic crossword clue
Spy cases hotel on river in Cornish port 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cornish port/Cornish port" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cornish port/cornish port = mousehole.
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 MOUSEHOLE mean?

MOUSEHOLE noun
  1. A hole through which a mouse enters a room.
  2. Any small hole or opening.
  3. (drilling) The storage area on a drilling rig where the next joint of drilling pipe is held until needed.

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