Cryptic crossword clue
Not the type of greeting to expect in Tonga? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Not the type of greeting to expect in Tonga" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not the type of greeting to expect in tonga = unfriendly.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does UNFRIENDLY mean?

UNFRIENDLY noun
  1. An enemy.
UNFRIENDLY adjective
  1. Not friendly; hostile; mean.
  2. Unfavourable.
UNFRIENDLY adverb
  1. In an unkind or unfriendly manner; not as a friend

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