Cryptic crossword clue
Bad, mad true drunk is portrayed in outline 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "portrayed in outline" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case portrayed in outline = adumbrated.
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 ADUMBRATED mean?

ADUMBRATED verb
  1. To foreshadow vaguely.
  2. To give a vague outline.
  3. To obscure or overshadow.
ADUMBRATED adjective
  1. Obscured.
  2. Foreshadowed.
  3. Depicted on a shield as an outline instead of a solid figure.

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