Cryptic crossword clue
Lacking height, failed to prepare wall adequately? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lacking height" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lacking height = undersized.
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 UNDERSIZED mean?

UNDERSIZED adjective
  1. Below the usual or expected size

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