The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word TRAVESTIES
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The straight part
We know that "Tall stories" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tall stories = travesties.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 TRAVESTIES mean?
TRAVESTIES noun- An absurd or grotesque misrepresentation.
- A parody or stylistic imitation.
- A grossly inferior imitation.
- An appalling version of something.