Cryptic crossword clue
Act to keep carpet unfortunately pulled to pieces 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "pulled to pieces" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pulled to pieces = deprecated.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DEPRECATED mean?

DEPRECATED verb
  1. To belittle or express disapproval of.
  2. To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.
  3. To pray against.
  4. To regret deeply.
DEPRECATED adjective
  1. Strongly disapproved of.
  2. Belittled; insulted.
  3. Said of a function or feature planned to be phased out, but still available for use.

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