Cryptic crossword clue
I guarded against trespassers after actors dressed down 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "dressed down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dressed down = castigated.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions

CASTIGATED verb
  1. To punish or reprimand someone severely.
  2. To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.
  3. To revise or make corrections to a publication.

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