Cryptic crossword clue
Against reactionary work by academic from down under 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "from down under" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case from down under = antipodean.
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 ANTIPODEAN mean?

ANTIPODEAN noun
  1. An inhabitant of the antipodes.
ANTIPODEAN adjective
  1. Diametrically opposed
  2. Relating to the antipodes, or situated at opposite sides of the Earth
  3. Of, or pertaining to, Australia or New Zealand

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