Cryptic crossword clue
Describe nets that, if crossing, unravel initially, as netted 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "netted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case netted = reticulate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RETICULATE mean?

RETICULATE verb
  1. To distribute or move via a network.
  2. To divide into or form a network.
  3. To create a network.
RETICULATE adjective
  1. Network-like in form or appearance.

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