Cryptic crossword clue
Mark’s merciful action in empty complex 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Mark" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mark = circumflex.
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 CIRCUMFLEX mean?

CIRCUMFLEX noun
  1. A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel in the orthography or transliteration of many languages to change its pronunciation; while in some other languages over a consonant.
CIRCUMFLEX verb
  1. To mark or pronounce with a circumflex.
CIRCUMFLEX adjective
  1. Having a circumflex mark.
  2. Curving around.

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