Cryptic crossword clue
Deserter after little time in action, defiled 10

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

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

DESECRATED verb
  1. To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
  2. To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.
  3. To change in an inappropriate and destructive way.

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