Cryptic crossword clue
Be calm, taking time at work as representative 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "representative" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case representative = emblematic.
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 EMBLEMATIC mean?

EMBLEMATIC adjective
  1. Serving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type.
  2. Typical.

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