Cryptic crossword clue
A piece of cake in hand to be given to dependant 15

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word STRAIGHTFORWARD

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "A piece of cake" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a piece of cake = straightforward.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does STRAIGHTFORWARD mean?

STRAIGHTFORWARD adjective
  1. Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.
  2. Easy, simple, without difficulty
  3. Direct; honest; frank
STRAIGHTFORWARD adverb
  1. In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.

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