Cryptic crossword clue
Why main hag turns into a robber? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "robber" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case robber = highwayman.
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 HIGHWAYMAN mean?

HIGHWAYMAN noun
  1. A person usually mounted on horseback who robbed travelers on public roads.

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