Cryptic crossword clue
Swallow perched initially on housetop avoiding gusts of wind 15

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word DRAUGHTPROOFING

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The straight part
We know that "avoiding gusts of wind" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case avoiding gusts of wind = draughtproofing.
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 DRAUGHTPROOFING mean?

DRAUGHTPROOFING noun
  1. The material which is used to make something draughtproof.
  2. The act of making something draughtproof.
DRAUGHTPROOFING verb
  1. To seal an opening, so as to prevent the access of draughts.

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