Cryptic crossword clue
In dry days fungus nearly burned 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "nearly burned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nearly burned = smouldered.
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 SMOULDERED mean?

SMOULDERED verb
  1. To burn with no flame and little smoke.
  2. To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion, such as passion.
  3. To exist in a suppressed or hidden state.
SMOULDERED verb
  1. To smother; to suffocate; to choke.

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