The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word RESEMBLING
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More clues leading to the result RESEMBLING
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The straight part
We know that "Like" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like = resembling.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 RESEMBLING mean?
RESEMBLING verb- To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.
- To compare; to regard as similar, to liken.
- To counterfeit; to imitate.
- To cause to imitate or be like; to make similar.
- The action of the verb to resemble.