Cryptic crossword clue
Thrash metal legal? Forbidden covers sent west 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Thrash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thrash = flagellate.
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 FLAGELLATE mean?

FLAGELLATE noun
  1. Any organism that has flagella.
FLAGELLATE verb
  1. To whip or scourge.
FLAGELLATE adjective
  1. Resembling a whip.
  2. Having flagella.

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