Cryptic crossword clue
They see people like Oscar Wilde holding German city up 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "They see" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they see = witnesses.
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 WITNESSES mean?

WITNESSES noun
  1. Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.
  2. One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.
  3. Someone called to give evidence in a court.
  4. One who is called upon to witness an event or action, such as a wedding or the signing of a document.
  5. Something that serves as evidence; a sign or token.
WITNESSES verb
  1. To furnish proof of, to show.
  2. To take as evidence.
  3. To see or gain knowledge of through experience.
  4. (construed with to or for) To present personal religious testimony; to preach at (someone) or on behalf of.
  5. To see the execution of (a legal instrument), and subscribe it for the purpose of establishing its authenticity.

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