Cryptic crossword clue
Prepare fleece for protecting special blossom 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "blossom" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case blossom = effloresce.
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 EFFLORESCE mean?

EFFLORESCE verb
  1. (obsolete except figurative) To burst into bloom; to flower.
  2. Of something hidden: to come forth, to emerge; also, to reach full glory or power.
  3. Senses relating to chemistry.

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