Cryptic crossword clue
Elevated man protecting number on retreat northward 10

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

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What does HEIGHTENED mean?

HEIGHTENED verb
  1. To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
  2. To advance, increase, augment, make larger, more intense, stronger etc.
HEIGHTENED adjective
  1. Increased in intensity or concentration; elevated, stepped-up

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