Cryptic crossword clue
Guarantee less than accurate reportedly 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Guarantee" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case guarantee = underwrite.
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 UNDERWRITE mean?

UNDERWRITE verb
  1. To write below or under; subscribe.
  2. To subscribe (a document, policy etc.) with one's name.
  3. To sign; to put one's name to.
  4. To agree to pay by signing one's name; subscribe.
  5. Specifically, to assume financial responsibility for something, and guarantee it against failure.
  6. To act as an underwriter.
  7. To support, lend support to, guarantee the basis of.
  8. To submit to; put up with.

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