Cryptic crossword clue
Glasses with handles, but not tankards 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Glasses with handles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case glasses with handles = lorgnettes.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LORGNETTES mean?

LORGNETTES noun
  1. An opera glass with a handle.
  2. Elaborate double eyeglasses.

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