Cryptic crossword clue
Burning bush initially featured in Milton work? Wrong – in OT! 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Burning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case burning = combustion.
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 COMBUSTION mean?

COMBUSTION noun
  1. The act or process of burning.
  2. A process where two chemicals are combined to produce heat.
  3. A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.
  4. Violent agitation, tumult.

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