Cryptic crossword clue
Garden site befouled with stains 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "stains" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stains = denigrates.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DENIGRATES mean?

DENIGRATES verb
  1. To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
  2. To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage.
  3. To blacken.

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