The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MOZZARELLA
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The straight part
We know that "cheese" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheese = mozzarella.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 MOZZARELLA mean?
MOZZARELLA noun- Soft Italian cheese made from cow's or buffalo's milk and commonly used as a pizza topping and in salads etc.
- Money.