Cryptic crossword clue
Made inroads in French, taught to handle grammar, finally 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Made inroads" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made inroads = encroached.
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 ENCROACHED mean?

ENCROACHED verb
  1. To seize, appropriate
  2. To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory
  3. To advance gradually beyond due limits

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