Cryptic crossword clue
Crane vendor runs off after March 1 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Crane" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crane = demoiselle.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEMOISELLE mean?

DEMOISELLE noun
  1. A damselfly of the family Calopterygidae.
  2. A young lady; a damsel; a lady's maid.
  3. The Numidian crane (Grus virgo).

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