Cryptic crossword clue
Devious show of acrobats entertains one out to have a riot 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Devious" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case devious = circuitous.
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 CIRCUITOUS mean?

CIRCUITOUS adjective
  1. Not direct or to the point.
  2. Of a long and winding route.

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