Cryptic crossword clue
Identifying backing tune getting help in German 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Identifying" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case identifying = diagnosing.
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What does DIAGNOSING mean?

DIAGNOSING verb
  1. To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.
  2. (by extension) To determine the cause of a problem.

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