Cryptic crossword clue
Sound of one arriving: friend sporting new sash 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "sash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sash = cummerbund.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CUMMERBUND mean?

CUMMERBUND noun
  1. A broad sash, especially one that is pleated lengthwise and worn as an article of formal dress, as around a man's waist together with a tuxedo or dinner jacket.

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