Cryptic crossword clue
Fragrant plant from Asia to fade when cooked

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fragrant plant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fragrant plant = asafoetida.
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 ASAFOETIDA mean?

ASAFOETIDA noun
  1. A resinous gum from the stem and roots of genus Ferula, especially Ferula assa-foetida, having a strong, unpleasant smell, with culinary and medical uses.

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