Cryptic crossword clue
Second female I call may be making a lot of noise 10

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "making a lot of noise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making a lot of noise = backfiring.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BACKFIRING mean?

BACKFIRING verb
  1. (of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel.
  2. (of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound.
  3. To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.
BACKFIRING noun
  1. A failure that leads to further misfortune.

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