Cryptic crossword clue
Potentially fine to poke nameless cat? That’s immature in a bird 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "That’s immature in a bird" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case that’s immature in a bird = pinfeather.
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 PINFEATHER mean?

PINFEATHER noun
  1. A developing feather as it emerges through the skin

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