Cryptic crossword clue
Appearance of one working oppressed by phobia 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Appearance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case appearance = complexion.
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 COMPLEXION mean?

COMPLEXION noun
  1. The combination of humours making up one's physiological "temperament", being either hot or cold, and moist or dry.
  2. The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.
  3. The outward appearance of something.
  4. Outlook, attitude, or point of view.
  5. (loanword, especially in scientific works translated from German) An arrangement.
COMPLEXION verb
  1. To give a colour to.

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