Cryptic crossword clue
On the surface like meal which is too fine? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "On the surface" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case on the surface = overground.
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 OVERGROUND mean?

OVERGROUND adjective
  1. Above the ground

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