Cryptic crossword clue
Decorative accessory turning into a scarf 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Decorative accessory" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decorative accessory = fascinator.
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 FASCINATOR mean?

FASCINATOR noun
  1. A fascinating person
  2. A delicate, often frivolous head decoration worn on the hair, primarily by women
  3. A type of wool or lace headscarf

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