Cryptic crossword clue
Bury favourites to host first of ‘Richard’ plays 10

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "plays" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plays = interprets.
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 INTERPRETS mean?

INTERPRETS verb
  1. To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
  2. To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation
  3. To act as an interpreter.
  4. To analyse or execute (a program) by reading the instructions as they are encountered, rather than compiling in advance.

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