Cryptic crossword clue
On radio, prepare a town for a cackling bird 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "cackling bird" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cackling bird = kookaburra.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KOOKABURRA mean?

KOOKABURRA noun
  1. Any of several species of kingfishers in the genus Dacelo, known for their laugh-like call.

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