Cryptic crossword clue
Lid drawn across container having held 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "held" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case held = captivated.
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 CAPTIVATED mean?

CAPTIVATED verb
  1. To attract and hold interest and attention of; charm.
  2. To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue.

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