Cryptic crossword clue
In credit briefly and relaxing on the way up

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

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The straight part
We know that "on the way up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case on the way up = increasing.
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 INCREASING mean?

INCREASING verb
  1. (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
  2. To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.
  3. To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific.
  4. To become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to wax.
INCREASING adjective
  1. On the increase.
INCREASING noun
  1. An increase.

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