Cryptic crossword clue
I’ll place it at random, it is not quite round 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "it is not quite round" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it is not quite round = elliptical.
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 ELLIPTICAL mean?

ELLIPTICAL noun
  1. An elliptical galaxy.
  2. An elliptical trainer.
ELLIPTICAL adjective
  1. In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.
  2. Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.
  3. (of speech) Concise, condensed.
  4. Elliptic.

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