Cryptic crossword clue
Put in the correct position in resting place, cheered up 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "cheered up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheered up = brightened.
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 BRIGHTENED mean?

BRIGHTENED verb
  1. To make bright or brighter in color.
  2. To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to
  3. To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven
  4. To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up
  5. To become brighter or more cheerful in mood
  6. To make acute or witty; to enliven.

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