Cryptic crossword clue
Leader of orchestra, one may surmise, is young and green 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "young and green" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case young and green = fiddlehead.
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 FIDDLEHEAD mean?

FIDDLEHEAD noun
  1. The scroll-shaped decoration at the tip of a fiddle.
  2. A similar scroll-shaped ornament on a ship's bow.
  3. The furled fronds of a young fern harvested for food consumption.

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