Cryptic crossword clue
A small herd, having gone astray, getting gathered together 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "gathered together" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gathered together = marshalled.
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 MARSHALLED mean?

MARSHALLED verb
  1. To arrange (troops, etc.) in line for inspection or a parade.
  2. (by extension) To arrange (facts, etc.) in some methodical order.
  3. To ceremoniously guide, conduct or usher.
  4. To gather data for transmission.

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