The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word UP-TO-DATE
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result UP-TO-DATE
- Designer doing time
- Aware of heartless Italian poet becoming fashionable
- State-of-the-art auto dept. given a make-over
- PA touted possibly for knowing the latest
- Contemporary, a top duet in variety
- 1 Latest partner's decision perhaps
- . Adept out and determined to be current
- New university head accepts point on reflection
- Modern Indian state, now reduced toxic emissions primarily
- Trendy university head traps fox
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The straight part
We know that "Designer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case designer = up-to-date.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does UP-TO-DATE mean?
UP-TO-DATE adjective- (before the noun) Current; recent; the latest.
- Informed about the latest news or developments; abreast.