Cryptic crossword clue
Breathing apparatus worn by Greek character in British ‘ovel 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Breathing apparatus" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case breathing apparatus = bronchiole.
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 BRONCHIOLE mean?

BRONCHIOLE noun
  1. Any of the small cartilage-less branches of a bronchus.

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