Cryptic crossword clue
Weighing machine somewhere next to foundry? 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Weighing machine" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case weighing machine = steelyard.
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 STEELYARD mean?

STEELYARD noun
  1. A transportable balance with unequal arm lengths.
  2. A place where steel (and possibly other metals as well) is stored and sold.

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