Cryptic crossword clue
Squashes impulse in bed, getting ready to turn over 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Squashes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case squashes = courgettes.
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 COURGETTES mean?

COURGETTES noun
  1. A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.
  2. The edible fruit of this marrow/squash.

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