Cryptic crossword clue
Monster bird — a number of times it crowed — hard to forget 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Monster" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case monster = cockatrice.
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 COCKATRICE mean?

COCKATRICE noun
  1. A legendary creature about the size and shape of a dragon or wyvern, but in appearance resembling a giant rooster, with some lizard-like characteristics.
  2. Mistress, harlot.
  3. A snake or serpent that appears to be hatched of a rooster, or cock's, egg.
  4. (speculated) The cobra.
  5. Any venomous or deadly thing.

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