Cryptic crossword clue
Form of criminal’s bird done before time ends 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Form" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case form = constitute.
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What does CONSTITUTE mean?

CONSTITUTE noun
  1. An established law.
CONSTITUTE verb
  1. To set up; to establish; to enact.
  2. To make up; to compose; to form.
  3. To appoint, depute, or elect to an office; to make and empower.

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