Cryptic crossword clue
Financiers having met unexpectedly round rampart 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "rampart" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rampart = embankment.
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 EMBANKMENT mean?

EMBANKMENT noun
  1. A long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.

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