Cryptic crossword clue
Cleaner after food eats hot pot, well-cooked 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cleaner after food" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cleaner after food = toothpaste.
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 TOOTHPASTE mean?

TOOTHPASTE noun
  1. A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.

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