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

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The straight part
We know that "Potatoes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case potatoes = charlottes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CHARLOTTES mean?

CHARLOTTES noun
  1. A dessert consisting of sponge cake filled with fruit, and cream or custard.

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