The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word IMPROVISES
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The straight part
We know that "vamps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vamps = improvises.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does IMPROVISES mean?
IMPROVISES verb- To make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, instinct, and guesswork rather than by a careful plan.