Cryptic crossword clue
Nut collector with intelligence lacking unearthed supply 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Nut collector" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nut collector = headhunter.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HEADHUNTER mean?

HEADHUNTER noun
  1. A savage who cuts off the heads of his enemies, and preserves them as trophies.
  2. One who recruits senior personnel for a company.
  3. A pitcher who throws at the batter's head.
  4. A player who uses a hockey stick to attempt to strike an opponent's head.

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