Cryptic crossword clue
Ornament broken? Cleaner hid! 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ornament" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ornament = chandelier.
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 CHANDELIER mean?

CHANDELIER noun
  1. A branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling
  2. (auction) A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction.
  3. A portable frame used to support temporary wooden fences.
  4. An endoilluminator used in eye surgery.

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