Cryptic crossword clue
Troops armed us on manoeuvres in borders of Gabon 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Troops" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case troops = guardsmen.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GUARDSMEN mean?

GUARDSMEN noun
  1. A person, especially a soldier, who is on guard.
  2. A member of the National Guard.
  3. A member of a Guards regiment.

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