Cryptic crossword clue
Engineer readied bog to decompose naturally

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

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The straight part
We know that "to decompose naturally" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to decompose naturally = biodegrade.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BIODEGRADE mean?

BIODEGRADE verb
  1. To decompose as a result of biological action, especially by microorganisms

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