Cryptic crossword clue
Compliment allowed — great achievement without drugs 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Compliment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case compliment = felicitate.
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 FELICITATE mean?

FELICITATE verb
  1. To congratulate.
FELICITATE adjective
  1. Made very happy.

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