Cryptic crossword clue
Cleared out messy desk to confuse daughter 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cleared out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cleared out = skedaddled.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SKEDADDLED mean?

SKEDADDLED verb
  1. To move or run away quickly.
  2. To spill; to scatter.

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