Cryptic crossword clue
Get adopted by founder, St Andrew 10

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Get" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case get = understand.
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 UNDERSTAND mean?

UNDERSTAND verb
  1. To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.
  2. To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.
  3. (obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.

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