Cryptic crossword clue
Having a dull time — herbivorous, say, and swallowing last of meat 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Having a dull time" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having a dull time = vegetating.
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 VEGETATING mean?

VEGETATING verb
  1. (of a plant) To grow or sprout.
  2. (of a wart etc) To spread abnormally.
  3. To live or spend a period of time in a dull, inactive, unchallenging way.

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