Cryptic crossword clue
Contrived and formulaic if I translate parts backwards 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Contrived and formulaic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case contrived and formulaic = artificial.
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 ARTIFICIAL mean?

ARTIFICIAL adjective
  1. Man-made; of artifice.
  2. False, misleading.
  3. Unnatural.

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