Cryptic crossword clue
Leap over moving water at this time of year 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "this time of year" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case this time of year = springtide.
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 SPRINGTIDE mean?

SPRINGTIDE noun
  1. The tide which occurs when the moon is new or full; the effects of the Sun and moon being reinforced so that this tide is of maximum range.
SPRINGTIDE noun
  1. (by extension) A high level of any characteristic.

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