The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DUPLICATES
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The straight part
We know that "copies" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case copies = duplicates.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 DUPLICATES mean?
DUPLICATES noun- One that resembles or corresponds to another; an identical copy.
- An original instrument repeated; a document which is the same as another in all essential particulars, and differing from a mere copy in having all the validity of an original.
- A pawnbroker's ticket, which must be shown when redeeming a pledged item.
- The game of duplicate bridge.
- The game of duplicate Scrabble.
- A biological specimen that was gathered alongside another specimen and represents the same species.