Cryptic crossword clue
Balances more than one pound; needs nerve at the start 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Balances" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case balances = steelyards.
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 STEELYARDS mean?

STEELYARDS noun
  1. A transportable balance with unequal arm lengths.
  2. A place where steel (and possibly other metals as well) is stored and sold.

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