Cryptic crossword clue
Going in circles on a trail to Barking 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Going in circles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going in circles = rotational.
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 ROTATIONAL mean?

ROTATIONAL noun
  1. An employee in a job rotation scheme.
  2. Something, such as a joint, that moves by rotating.
ROTATIONAL adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to or caused by rotation.

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