Cryptic crossword clue
Man after wife adorned with feathers, perhaps – appearing like a parrot?

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SQUAWKING

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The straight part
We know that "appearing like a parrot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case appearing like a parrot = squawking.
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 SQUAWKING mean?

SQUAWKING verb
  1. To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.
  2. To speak out; to protest.
  3. To report an infraction; to rat on or tattle; to disclose a secret.
  4. To produce a warning message, indicating a possible error.
  5. To set or transmit a four-digit transponder code. (Normally followed by the specific code in question.)
  6. To back out in a mean way.
SQUAWKING noun
  1. Squawk, the sound of a squawk

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