Cryptic crossword clue
Ineptly I carve — not good function of hammer? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "function of hammer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case function of hammer = overacting.
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What does OVERACTING mean?

OVERACTING verb
  1. To act in an exaggerated manner.
  2. To act upon, or influence, unduly.

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