Cryptic crossword clue
Note bird sizzles right away in ovens 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "ovens" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ovens = microwaves.
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 MICROWAVES mean?

MICROWAVES noun
  1. An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.
MICROWAVES verb
  1. To cook (something) in a microwave oven.
MICROWAVES noun
  1. An oven that uses microwave energy to heat food or other items placed within it.

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