Cryptic crossword clue
Puff up aged grains after cooking

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

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The straight part
We know that "Puff up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case puff up = aggrandise.
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 AGGRANDISE mean?

AGGRANDISE verb
  1. To make great; to enlarge; to increase.
  2. To make great or greater in power, rank, honor, or wealth (applied to persons, countries, etc.).
  3. To make appear great or greater; to exalt.
  4. To increase or become great.

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