Cryptic crossword clue
Illiterate, showing no sign of any clues solved here? 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Illiterate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case illiterate = unlettered.
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 UNLETTERED mean?

UNLETTERED adjective
  1. Not instructed in letters; not well educated; unable to read
  2. Not expressed in or marked with letters

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