Cryptic crossword clue
Over-particular for every prison, yet disorganised 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Over-particular" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case over-particular = pernickety.
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 PERNICKETY mean?

PERNICKETY adjective
  1. Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.
  2. Requiring attention to minor details.

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