The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PIROUETTES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PIROUETTES
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The straight part
We know that "For these, use tiptoe, spinning? That’s about right" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case for these, use tiptoe, spinning? that’s about right = pirouettes.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 PIROUETTES mean?
PIROUETTES noun- A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing, primarily in ballet.
- The whirling about of a horse.
- To perform a pirouette; to whirl on the toes, like a dancer.