The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word INTERTWINE
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The straight part
We know that "Lace" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lace = intertwine.The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions
INTERTWINE verb- To twine something together.
- To become twined together.