The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word COMPENSATE
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More clues leading to the result COMPENSATE
- Firm 21 admits writing articles in attempt to limit damage
- Remunerate ace postmen perhaps
- Firm friend admits writing articles in attempt to limit damage
- Writer settled in advance to make amends
- Make up for security group getting involved in fight?
- Reward partners with answer during contest
- Prior to enquiry’s launch bent cops meant to make amends
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The straight part
We know that "attempt to limit damage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attempt to limit damage = compensate.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 COMPENSATE mean?
COMPENSATE verb- To do (something good) after (something bad) happens
- To pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration.
- To make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct, satisfy; to reach an agreement such that the scales are literally or (metaphorically) balanced; to equalize or make even.
- To adjust or adapt to a change, often a harm or deprivation.