The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DISSIMILAR
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The straight part
We know that "It’s not like" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s not like = dissimilar.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 DISSIMILAR mean?
DISSIMILAR adjective- Not similar; unalike; different