The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ATTACHMENT
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More clues leading to the result ATTACHMENT
- Affection that may come with email
- A tie is an accessory
- A loving feeling for that net cam development
- Meant to chat about releasing ring accessory
- Soldiers putting on act — that’s rank and file
- One’s joined with soldiers in amendment of that act
- Affection that may be forgotten in email correspondence
- Wild cat that inspires males to form emotional bond
- Means of securing devotion
- Love sent by e-mail?
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The straight part
We know that "accessory" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case accessory = attachment.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 ATTACHMENT mean?
ATTACHMENT noun- The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.
- A strong bonding with or fondness for someone or something.
- A dependence, especially a strong one.
- A device attached to a piece of equipment or a tool.
- The means by which something is physically attached.
- A file sent along with an email.
- Taking a person's property to satisfy a court-ordered debt.
- The act or process by which any (downward) leader connects to any available (upward) streamer in a lightning flash.