Cryptic crossword clue
In 1999 I will move tree a short distance 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "a short distance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a short distance = millimetre.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MILLIMETRE mean?

MILLIMETRE noun
  1. An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of 1/1000 of a metre. Symbol: mm

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