Cryptic crossword clue
To sleep, perchance to dream? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "To sleep/to dream" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to sleep/to dream = infinitive.
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 INFINITIVE mean?

INFINITIVE noun
  1. (grammar) the infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood)
  2. (grammar) A non-finite verb form considered neutral with respect to inflection; depending on language variously found used with auxiliary verbs, in subordinate clauses, or acting as a gerund, and often as the dictionary form.
  3. (grammar) A verbal noun formed from the infinitive of a verb.
INFINITIVE adjective
  1. (grammar) Formed with the infinitive.
  2. Unlimited; not bounded or restricted; undefined.

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