Cryptic crossword clue
System in which one calls plastic polythene 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "System in which one calls" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case system in which one calls = telephony.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TELEPHONY mean?

TELEPHONY noun
  1. The act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic spectrum.
  2. The study and application of telephone technology.

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