Cryptic crossword clue
Graffiti fade off building material 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Graffiti" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case graffiti = defacement.
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 DEFACEMENT mean?

DEFACEMENT noun
  1. An act of defacing; an instance of visibly marring or disfiguring something.
  2. An act of voiding or devaluing; nullification of the face value.
  3. (vexillology) A symbol added to a flag or coat of arms to change it or make it different from another.

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