The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CONTEXTUAL
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The straight part
We know that "Dependent on setting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dependent on setting = contextual.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 CONTEXTUAL mean?
CONTEXTUAL adjective- Of, pertaining to, or depending on the context of information; relating to the situation or location in which the information was found.