Cryptic crossword clue
Monster in heap of straw getting at food 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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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
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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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