Cryptic crossword clue
Storms ripped article next to some deer 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Storms" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case storms = tornadoes.
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 TORNADOES mean?

TORNADOES noun
  1. A violent windstorm characterized by a mobile, twisting, funnel-shaped cloud.

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