Cryptic crossword clue
Tip up rubbish bin on island, initially into hole 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tip" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tip = pourboire.
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 POURBOIRE mean?

POURBOIRE noun
  1. A tip (extra money given to e.g. a waiter in appreciation of service), especially in French contexts.
  2. A bribe.

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