Cryptic crossword clue
Line’s fake, showing lack of talent 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "lack of talent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lack of talent = limitation.
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 LIMITATION mean?

LIMITATION noun
  1. The act of limiting or the state of being limited.
  2. A restriction; a boundary, real or metaphorical, caused by some thing or some circumstance.
  3. An imperfection or shortcoming that limits something's use or value.
  4. A time period after which some legal action may no longer be brought.

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