Cryptic crossword clue
Engineer trusted to keep old coppers in proper order 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "in proper order" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in proper order = structured.
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 STRUCTURED mean?

STRUCTURED verb
  1. To give structure to; to arrange.
STRUCTURED adjective
  1. Having structure; organized

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