Cryptic crossword clue
Gives a brief account of tot with mum on hikes?

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gives a brief account of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gives a brief account of = summarises.
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 SUMMARISES mean?

SUMMARISES verb
  1. To prepare a summary of (something).
  2. To give a recapitulation of the salient facts; to recapitulate or review.

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