Cryptic crossword clue
Preparing to fight with friend outside, in scary fashion 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "in scary fashion" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in scary fashion = alarmingly.
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 ALARMINGLY mean?

ALARMINGLY adverb
  1. In an alarming way, frighteningly.
  2. Causing fear or concern.
  3. To an extent that causes alarm.

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