The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word KNACKWURST
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The straight part
We know that "sausage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sausage = knackwurst.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 KNACKWURST mean?
KNACKWURST noun- A highly seasoned scalded sausage made from beef, pork, and fatty tissue similar to a frankfurter, but shorter and thicker.