Cryptic crossword clue
Mad Hatter husband with fleece becomes an idol 10

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

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

HEARTTHROB noun
  1. A heartbeat.
  2. The object of one’s desires or infatuation; a sweetheart.
  3. (of a man) A usually handsome, attractive celebrity.

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