Cryptic crossword clue
Drunk lay about with Heather being scornful 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "being scornful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being scornful = belittling.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BELITTLING mean?

BELITTLING verb
  1. To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.
BELITTLING noun
  1. Belittlement

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