Cryptic crossword clue
Weapon handles son stuck roughly under king, finally 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Weapon handles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case weapon handles = gunstocks.
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 GUNSTOCKS mean?

GUNSTOCKS noun
  1. The handle of a handgun.
  2. The rear part of a musket, rifle or shotgun which is pressed into the shoulder.

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