The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word LOW-BUDGET
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Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Cheap" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheap = low-budget.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 LOW-BUDGET mean?
LOW-BUDGET adjective- (of a project such as a film) Achieved with a relatively small financial outlay