Cryptic crossword clue
Colliery features [CIRCULA]R handles on explosives 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Colliery features" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case colliery features = mineshafts.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MINESHAFTS mean?

MINESHAFTS noun
  1. A vertical hole through the strata to reach the mineral which is being mined.

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