Cryptic crossword clue
Lively pal and I keeping punter busy before match 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "before match" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case before match = prenuptial.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PRENUPTIAL mean?

PRENUPTIAL adjective
  1. Occurring before marriage; antenuptial.
PRENUPTIAL noun
  1. A legal document, signed by both parties before marriage, stating the legal claims on each other's estate upon a subsequent divorce.

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