Cryptic crossword clue
Stop lathe turning! Produce stoves 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "stoves" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stoves = hotplates.
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 HOTPLATES mean?

HOTPLATES noun
  1. A semi-portable stove.
  2. The element of a stove.
  3. A low-powered heating device for keeping food warm.

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