Cryptic crossword clue
Recompilation of Brian’s code is very well done 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "very well done" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very well done = carbonised.
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 CARBONISED mean?

CARBONISED adjective
  1. Alternative spelling of carbonized

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