Cryptic crossword clue
Erotic show condemned — a big change for Hefner 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "big change" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case big change = switcheroo.
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 SWITCHEROO mean?

SWITCHEROO noun
  1. A sneaky, unexpected, or clever swap or exchange.
SWITCHEROO verb
  1. To swap or exchange surreptitiously.

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