Cryptic crossword clue
Face alcohol before breakfast? 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Face alcohol" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case face alcohol = aftershave.
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 AFTERSHAVE mean?

AFTERSHAVE noun
  1. A lotion, gel, or liquid used after finishing shaving

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