Cryptic crossword clue
Android mad to consume black goo is slowing down 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "slowing down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case slowing down = ritardando.
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 RITARDANDO mean?

RITARDANDO noun
  1. An instance of gradually decelerating the tempo of a piece of music.
RITARDANDO adjective
  1. Having a gradually decelerating tempo.
RITARDANDO adverb
  1. Gradually decelerating the tempo of a piece of music, especially at the end of the piece.

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