Cryptic crossword clue
Backing one-pound operas is foolish 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "foolish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case foolish = blithering.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BLITHERING mean?

BLITHERING verb
  1. To talk foolishly; to blather
BLITHERING noun
  1. Incoherent or foolish talk.
BLITHERING adjective
  1. Talking incoherently; jabbering.

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