Cryptic crossword clue
Stopping coastal occupation around the province 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stopping" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stopping = finishing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FINISHING mean?

FINISHING verb
  1. To complete (something).
  2. To apply a treatment to (a surface or similar).
  3. To change an animal's food supply in the months before it is due for slaughter, with the intention of fattening the animal.
  4. To come to an end.
  5. To put an end to; to destroy.
FINISHING noun
  1. The act of completing something.
  2. Shooting ability.
  3. The final work upon or ornamentation of a thing; finish.

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