Cryptic crossword clue
Crude sign to a man provoking conflict 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "conflict" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case conflict = antagonism.
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 ANTAGONISM mean?

ANTAGONISM noun
  1. A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

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