Cryptic crossword clue
In trouble, daughter is told what she must do 10

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "In trouble" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in trouble = disordered.
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 DISORDERED mean?

DISORDERED verb
  1. To throw into a state of disorder.
  2. To knock out of order or sequence.
DISORDERED adjective
  1. Chaotic; without clear order; in a state of disorder.
  2. Deranged.

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