Cryptic crossword clue
Appoint firm to start to mount campaign

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

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The straight part
We know that "Appoint" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case appoint = commission.
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 COMMISSION mean?

COMMISSION noun
  1. A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).
  2. An official charge or authority to do something, often used of military officers.
  3. The thing to be done as agent for another.
  4. A body or group of people, officially tasked with carrying out a particular function.
  5. A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction.
  6. The act of committing (e.g. a crime).
COMMISSION verb
  1. To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.
  2. To place an order for (often piece of art)
  3. To put into active service

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