Cryptic crossword clue
Chief constable is a venomous creature 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "venomous creature" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case venomous creature = copperhead.
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 COPPERHEAD mean?

COPPERHEAD noun
  1. Any of various types of snakes having a copper-colored head.
  2. Someone with ginger hair.

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