Cryptic crossword clue
Equivalent of money, including capital, that is at the upper limit of growth 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "upper limit of growth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case upper limit of growth = timberline.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TIMBERLINE mean?

TIMBERLINE noun
  1. The height or limit beyond which trees do not grow in mountainous or Arctic regions.

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