Cryptic crossword clue
Character of the dump portrayed by French artist — only one small smear 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "smear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case smear = stigmatise.
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 STIGMATISE mean?

STIGMATISE verb
  1. To characterize as disgraceful or ignominious; to mark with a stigma or stigmata.

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