Cryptic crossword clue
Did so well, a resitting is not permitted 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "not permitted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not permitted = disallowed.
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 DISALLOWED mean?

DISALLOWED verb
  1. To refuse to allow
  2. To reject as invalid, untrue, or improper
DISALLOWED adjective
  1. Forbidden
  2. Invalid

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