The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ALLITERATE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result ALLITERATE
- One deposited in a tall tree unfortunately put with a lot of bees?
- After article 50, learned to say bollocks to Brexit?
- A tall tree tumbles, trapping one? That will do
- A b-brood heartlessly consumed, as prowling predator will?
- Do as Simple Simon says
- Start soundly, saving some salary?
- Everyone to repeat and use words that begin identically
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "put with a lot of bees" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put with a lot of bees = alliterate.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 ALLITERATE mean?
ALLITERATE verb- To exhibit alliteration.
- To use (a word or sound) so as to make alliteration.