Cryptic crossword clue
Everyman’s on the up, succeeded, getting ahead? Not entirely accurate

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

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The straight part
We know that "Not entirely accurate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not entirely accurate = misleading.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MISLEADING mean?

MISLEADING verb
  1. To lead astray, in a false direction.
  2. To deceive by telling lies or otherwise giving a false impression.
  3. To deceptively trick into something wrong.
  4. To accidentally or intentionally confuse.
MISLEADING noun
  1. A deception that misleads.
MISLEADING adjective
  1. Deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression.

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