Cryptic crossword clue
Being restrained, worker smacked 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Being restrained" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being restrained = handcuffed.
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 HANDCUFFED mean?

HANDCUFFED verb
  1. To apply handcuffs to
  2. To restrain or restrict.

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