Cryptic crossword clue
Lilting air: this in verse 10 shows vessel in a bad way 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word VARIX

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The straight part
We know that "vessel in a bad way" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vessel in a bad way = varix.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VARIX mean?

VARIX noun
  1. A varicose, i.e. swollen and knotted, vein
  2. In mollusks, a particular ridge on the shell, corresponding to a former position of the aperture.

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