Cryptic crossword clue
They’re on the hoof, lucky things 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "They’re on the hoof, lucky things" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they’re on the hoof, lucky things = horseshoes.
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 HORSESHOES mean?

HORSESHOES noun
  1. The U-shaped metallic shoe of a horse.
  2. A U-shaped piece of metal used to play the game horseshoes.
  3. The U shape of a horseshoe.
  4. A well-developed set of triceps brachii muscles.
  5. The symbol ⊃.
  6. (Midwest US) An open-faced sandwich originating from Springfield, Illinois State, consisting of thick-sliced toasted bread, often Texas toast, a hamburger patty, French fries, and a cheese sauce.
HORSESHOES verb
  1. To apply horseshoes to (a horse).
HORSESHOES noun
  1. The game played by throwing horseshoes toward a metal stake.

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