Cryptic crossword clue
Having excess embellishment in various colours holds installer up 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Having excess embellishment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having excess embellishment = prettified.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PRETTIFIED mean?

PRETTIFIED verb
  1. To make pretty or prettier, to make more attractive, especially only in a superficial way.

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