Cryptic crossword clue
Putting a fence around land a pig is wandering about 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Putting a fence around" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case putting a fence around = palisading.
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 PALISADING mean?

PALISADING verb
  1. (usually in the passive) To equip with a palisade.
PALISADING noun
  1. A row of palisades set in the ground.

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