The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word TECHNOLOGY
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More clues leading to the result TECHNOLOGY
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The straight part
We know that "Practical sciences" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case practical sciences = technology.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TECHNOLOGY mean?
TECHNOLOGY noun- The organization of knowledge for practical purposes.
- All the different and usable technologies developed by a culture or people.
- A discourse or treatise on the arts.