Cryptic crossword clue
Bearded tits led singer astray 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word REEDLINGS

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The straight part
We know that "Bearded tits" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bearded tits = reedlings.
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 REEDLINGS mean?

REEDLINGS noun
  1. A bird, the bearded reedling or bearded tit.

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