Cryptic crossword clue
Failed to fence wood that’s prohibited 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "prohibited" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prohibited = disallowed.
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Crossword Answer definitions

DISALLOWED verb
  1. To refuse to allow
  2. To reject as invalid, untrue, or improper
DISALLOWED adjective
  1. Forbidden
  2. Invalid

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