Cryptic crossword clue
Itinerant men and ladies devouring last of free cakes 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "cakes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cakes = madeleines.
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 MADELEINES mean?

MADELEINES noun
  1. A French type of small gateau or sponge cake, often shaped like an elongated scallop shell.
  2. Something which brings back a memory; a source of nostalgia or evocative memories.

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