The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CORRIGENDA
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More clues leading to the result CORRIGENDA
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The straight part
We know that "lot of mistakes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lot of mistakes = corrigenda.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 CORRIGENDA mean?
CORRIGENDA noun- An error that is to be corrected in a printed work after publication.
- (usually in the plural) A list of errors in a printed work as a separate page of corrections.