Cryptic crossword clue
Throws net around part of historical US state — parliamentarians pay to use under 10,000 square metres 9;9

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

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The straight part
We know that "part of historical US/state" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case part of historical us/state = northwest.
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 NORTHWEST mean?

NORTHWEST noun
  1. The compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315°, abbreviated as NW.
NORTHWEST adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.
  2. Towards the northwest; northwestwards.
  3. From the northwest, northwesterly

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