Cryptic crossword clue
Possible source of firing put poacher off 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Possible source of firing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case possible source of firing = touchpaper.
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 TOUCHPAPER mean?

TOUCHPAPER noun
  1. A strip of paper impregnated with nitre, used as a fuse for firing gunpowder, fireworks etc.

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