Cryptic crossword clue
Attack on old-fashioned stuff of little value 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "little value" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case little value = peppercorn.
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 PEPPERCORN mean?

PEPPERCORN noun
  1. The seeds of the plant Piper nigrum. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed.
  2. A small, insignificant quantity; a nominal consideration used to satisfy the requirements for the creation of a legal contract.

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