Cryptic crossword clue
Insect, one of ten on the wall? 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word GREENBOTTLE

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The straight part
We know that "Insect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case insect = greenbottle.
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 GREENBOTTLE mean?

GREENBOTTLE noun
  1. Any of various blowflies of the genus Lucilia that are a brilliant metallic green in colour.

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