Cryptic crossword clue
Someone not born in Michigan, perhaps, makes the case for Latin? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "case for Latin?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case case for latin? = nominative.
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 NOMINATIVE mean?

NOMINATIVE noun
  1. The nominative case.
  2. A noun in the nominative case.
NOMINATIVE adjective
  1. Giving a name; naming; designating.
  2. (grammar) Being in that case or form of a noun which stands as the subject of a finite verb.
  3. Making a selection or nomination; choosing.

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