The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word INDICATIVE
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What does INDICATIVE mean?
INDICATIVE noun- (grammar) The indicative mood.
- (grammar) A term in the indicative mood.
- Serving as a sign, indication or suggestion of something
- (grammar) of, or relating to the indicative mood