Cryptic crossword clue
Finally preparing a meal, start to unwrap ten cakes 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GATEAUX

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The straight part
We know that "cakes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cakes = gateaux.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GATEAUX mean?

GATEAUX noun
  1. A rich, usually iced, cake.
  2. A dish of minced meat made up like a pudding, and boiled in a shape or mould.

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