Cryptic crossword clue
Brambles not right as an environment for raising wildlife and fools 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "fools" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fools = bamboozles.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BAMBOOZLES mean?

BAMBOOZLES verb
  1. To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.
  2. To confuse, frustrate or perplex.

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