Cryptic crossword clue
Decorated doctor ambled round area 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Decorated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decorated = emblazoned.
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 EMBLAZONED mean?

EMBLAZONED verb
  1. To adorn with prominent markings.
  2. To inscribe upon.
  3. To draw (a coat of arms).
  4. To celebrate or extol as with deeds or merit.

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