Cryptic crossword clue
Fishing net, damaged at first, getting caught up 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
E
N
T
A
N
G
L
I
N
G

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "getting caught up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case getting caught up = entangling.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ENTANGLING mean?

ENTANGLING verb
  1. To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated
  2. To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult
  3. , to ensnare
  4. To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.
ENTANGLING noun
  1. Entanglement

Latest crossword clues with full explanations