Cryptic crossword clue
Old word processors having misleading notes on models 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Old word processors" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old word processors = stenotypes.
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 STENOTYPES mean?

STENOTYPES noun
  1. A keyboard machine used to record a version of shorthand using a series of phonetic symbols.
  2. Any of the characters used in this shorthand system.

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