Cryptic crossword clue
Tin with new filling: Irish food 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Irish food" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case irish food = colcannon.
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 COLCANNON mean?

COLCANNON noun
  1. A traditional Irish dish made from mashed potatoes and cabbage or kale, with scallions, butter, salt and pepper added.

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