Cryptic crossword clue
As naval fighter, put on a shade of blue 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "shade of blue" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shade of blue = aquamarine.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
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What does AQUAMARINE mean?

AQUAMARINE noun
  1. The bluish-green colour of the sea.
  2. A bluish-green variety of beryl.
AQUAMARINE adjective
  1. Of a bluish-green colour.

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