Cryptic crossword clue
Makes effective tools 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Makes effective/Makes effective/tools/tools" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case makes effective/makes effective/tools/tools = implements.
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 IMPLEMENTS mean?

IMPLEMENTS noun
  1. A tool or instrument for working with.
IMPLEMENTS verb
  1. To bring about; to put into practice
  2. To carry out; to do

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