Cryptic crossword clue
Order in vessels, small, very deep 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "very deep" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very deep = bottomless.
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 BOTTOMLESS mean?

BOTTOMLESS adjective
  1. Having no bottom.
  2. Extremely deep.
  3. Having no bounds; limitless.
  4. Difficult to understand; unfathomable.
  5. Not wearing clothes below the waist; particularly not wearing clothes that would cover the genitalia.

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