Cryptic crossword clue
Stinky meal prepared incorrectly (10

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

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The straight part
We know that "incorrectly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case incorrectly = mistakenly.
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 MISTAKENLY mean?

MISTAKENLY adverb
  1. Wrongly, erroneously
  2. By accident, by mistake, in error (without intention to do so)

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