Cryptic crossword clue
Exciting era in which submariner happened on way to measure current 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "way to measure current" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case way to measure current = anemometer.
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 ANEMOMETER mean?

ANEMOMETER noun
  1. An instrument for measuring and recording the speed of the wind, a windmeter.

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