Cryptic crossword clue
Dirty word belies? Cut it out 10

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

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What does BOWDLERISE mean?

BOWDLERISE verb
  1. To remove or alter those parts of a text considered offensive, vulgar, or otherwise unseemly.

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