Cryptic crossword clue
Bear-python hybrid, as an example: this I must see!

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "as an example: this I must see!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case as an example: this i must see! = hyperbaton.
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 HYPERBATON mean?

HYPERBATON noun
  1. (grammar) An inversion of the usual or logical order of words or phrases, for emphasis or poetic effect.
  2. Adding a word or thought to a sentence that is already semantically complete, thus drawing emphasis to the addition.

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