Cryptic crossword clue
Going underground, Louis XIV saving skin, almost 10

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

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

SPELUNKING verb
  1. To explore caves.
  2. To explore a system in depth.
SPELUNKING noun
  1. The practice or hobby of exploring underground caverns.

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