Cryptic crossword clue
They may be laid on for midnight feasts 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "They may be laid on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they may be laid on = bedspreads.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BEDSPREADS mean?

BEDSPREADS noun
  1. The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket.
  2. A coverlet.

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