Cryptic crossword clue
Trouble here again in back Street, traffic queues 9

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

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T
A
I
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B
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S

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The straight part
We know that "traffic queues" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case traffic queues = tailbacks.
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 TAILBACKS mean?

TAILBACKS noun
  1. A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam; backup.
  2. A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.

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