Cryptic crossword clue
Cutting style leading to risk on short fashion 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cutting style" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cutting style = trenchancy.
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 TRENCHANCY mean?

TRENCHANCY noun
  1. The quality of being trenchant.
  2. Irony or bitterness of tone.

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