Cryptic crossword clue
Demented Fortinbras, sending away a likely heir? 5-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word FIRST-BORN

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The straight part
We know that "likely heir" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case likely heir = first-born.
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 FIRST-BORN mean?

FIRST-BORN adjective
  1. Born as the first one in a family, flock or the like.
  2. Most excellent; most distinguished or exalted.

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