Cryptic crossword clue
It releases unusually bitter blows 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "bitter blows" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bitter blows = easterlies.
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 EASTERLIES mean?

EASTERLIES noun
  1. Any persistent wind from the east (usually applied to broad currents or belts of easterly winds).

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