Cryptic crossword clue
Professional sleuth starts to devise endgame, dismissed for caring 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "caring" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case caring = protective.
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 PROTECTIVE mean?

PROTECTIVE noun
  1. Something that protects.
  2. A condom.
PROTECTIVE adjective
  1. Serving, intended or wishing to protect

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