Cryptic crossword clue
Captured transmission of water piped round bend 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Captured transmission" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case captured transmission = wiretapped.
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Crossword Answer definitions

WIRETAPPED verb
  1. To install or to use such a connection.

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