Cryptic crossword clue
Moorland needs cultivated borders covered 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "covered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case covered = ensheathed.
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 ENSHEATHED mean?

ENSHEATHED verb
  1. To cover with or as if with a sheath.
ENSHEATHED adjective
  1. Enclosed in a sheath

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