Cryptic crossword clue
Tail winds on ship I reckon to be very high 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "very high" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very high = altissimo.
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 ALTISSIMO mean?

ALTISSIMO noun
  1. The highest register of a woodwind instrument, or a specific note in this register

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