Cryptic crossword clue
Mishearing the day to receive new academic award 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Mishearing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mishearing = mondegreen.
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 MONDEGREEN mean?

MONDEGREEN noun
  1. A form of error arising from mishearing a spoken or sung phrase.
  2. A misunderstanding of a written or spoken phrase as a result of multiple definitions.

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