The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MELIORATED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Improved" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case improved = meliorated.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.
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What does MELIORATED mean?
MELIORATED verb- To make better; to improve; to solve a problem.
- To become better.
- Made better; improved