Cryptic crossword clue
Further book penned by singer's a little cleaner 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "a little cleaner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a little cleaner = toothbrush.
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 TOOTHBRUSH mean?

TOOTHBRUSH noun
  1. A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth.
TOOTHBRUSH verb
  1. To clean or scrub with a toothbrush.

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