Cryptic crossword clue
Belittle unusual tip: no good for code breaking 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "code breaking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case code breaking = decrypting.
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 DECRYPTING mean?

DECRYPTING verb
  1. To convert (an encrypted or coded message) back into plain text.

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