Cryptic crossword clue
Like a tight garment for Spooner, being deceptive 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "being deceptive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being deceptive = humbugging.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HUMBUGGING mean?

HUMBUGGING verb
  1. To play a trick on someone, to cheat, to swindle, to deceive.
  2. (African American Vernacular) To fight; to act tough.
  3. To waste time talking.
HUMBUGGING noun
  1. An act of one who humbugs (in all senses, for example, swindling, fighting, etc.).

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