Cryptic crossword clue
Being made up — the tricks one will need to get smart! 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "made up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made up = consisting.
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 CONSISTING mean?

CONSISTING verb
  1. To be.
  2. To exist.
  3. (with in) To be comprised or contained.
  4. (with of) To be composed, formed, or made up (of).

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