Cryptic crossword clue
Make ready a moistener for spreading 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Make ready" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case make ready = monetarise.
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Crossword Answer definitions

MONETARISE verb
  1. To assign monetary status to; to start circulating and accepting as currency.

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