Cryptic crossword clue
Investor being excellent is beginning to thrive 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Investor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case investor = capitalist.
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 CAPITALIST mean?

CAPITALIST noun
  1. A person who is a supporter of capitalism.
  2. The owner of a considerable amount of capital; a wealthy person.
CAPITALIST adjective
  1. Of, or pertaining to, capitalism.
  2. Supporting or endorsing capitalism.

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