Cryptic crossword clue
Given scare, prepared for complaints

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

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The straight part
We know that "complaints" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case complaints = grievances.
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 GRIEVANCES mean?

GRIEVANCES noun
  1. Something which causes grief.
  2. A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
  3. Feelings of being wronged; outrage.
  4. A complaint or annoyance.
  5. A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.
  6. Violation of regulations or objectionable behavior.

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