Cryptic crossword clue
Lifts cost a real bomb at Sweden 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lifts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lifts = escalators.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ESCALATORS mean?

ESCALATORS noun
  1. Anything that escalates.
  2. A motor-driven mechanical device consisting of a continuous loop of steps that automatically conveys people from one floor to another.
  3. An upward or progressive course.
  4. An escalator clause.

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