Cryptic crossword clue
Singer, one acknowledging applause before time? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BOWERBIRD

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The straight part
We know that "Singer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case singer = bowerbird.
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 BOWERBIRD mean?

BOWERBIRD noun
  1. Any of the family Ptilonorhynchidae of Australasian bird noted for building a large nest decorated with bright objects such as shells and glass.
  2. A person who collects objects for display.

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