The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MACKINTOSH
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More clues leading to the result MACKINTOSH
- Architect Charlie enters, generating endless rubbish
- Designer label in top and rubbish coat
- Top bunk lined with Calvin Klein coat
- Cover for an art-nouveau designer
- Waterproof mink coat found in jumble, small hole at the front
- Scottish architect‘s protection against cats and dogs?
- Cover provided for Scottish furniture designer
- Architect who’s off a month sick
- . Mocha stink obscured by raincoat
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The straight part
We know that "Architect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case architect = mackintosh.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MACKINTOSH mean?
MACKINTOSH noun- A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
- By extension, any waterproof coat or raincoat.
- Waterproof rubberized cloth.