Cryptic crossword clue
Fine operation is off 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does FORTEPIANO mean?

FORTEPIANO noun
  1. A keyboard instrument; the smaller, quieter, precursor to the pianoforte.

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