Cryptic crossword clue
Fervour of old lover getting recognition 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fervour" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fervour = excitation.
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 EXCITATION mean?

EXCITATION noun
  1. The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening.
  2. The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced.
  3. The activity produced in an organ, tissue, or part, such as a nerve cell, as a result of stimulation
  4. The change in state as an excited state is formed by the absorption of a quantum of energy

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