Cryptic crossword clue
Eg cockapoo, grumpy about being confined to bed 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Eg cockapoo" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case eg cockapoo = crossbreed.
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 CROSSBREED mean?

CROSSBREED noun
  1. An organism produced by mating of individuals of different varieties or breeds.
CROSSBREED verb
  1. To produce (an organism) by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species; hybridize.
  2. To mate so as to produce a hybrid; interbreed.
  3. To mate (an organism) with another organism so as to produce a hybrid.

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