Cryptic crossword clue
Cover no more, drapes are spoiled 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cover" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cover = overspread.
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 OVERSPREAD mean?

OVERSPREAD verb
  1. To spread over or across (something); cover over; be scattered over; permeate, overrun.
  2. To be spread or scattered about.

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