Cryptic crossword clue
Accumulating starch, say? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word THICKENING

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The straight part
We know that "Accumulating /starch, say" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case accumulating /starch, say = thickening.
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 THICKENING mean?

THICKENING verb
  1. To make thicker (in the sense of wider).
  2. To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
  3. To become thicker (in the sense of wider).
  4. To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
  5. To strengthen; to confirm.
  6. To make more frequent.
THICKENING noun
  1. The process of making something, or becoming, thick or viscous.
  2. A substance, usually a source of starch, used to thicken a sauce.
  3. A thickened part of a structure.

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