Cryptic crossword clue
A picture forged: active safety measure 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "safety measure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case safety measure = precaution.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PRECAUTION mean?

PRECAUTION noun
  1. Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good
  2. A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.
PRECAUTION verb
  1. To warn or caution beforehand.
  2. To take precaution against.

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