Cryptic crossword clue
Someone helping seabird in the past, according to appearances? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "according to appearances" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case according to appearances = externally.
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 EXTERNALLY mean?

EXTERNALLY adverb
  1. On the surface or the outside

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