Cryptic crossword clue
Reluctant to hurry up the wall along our American borders 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "reluctant to hurry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reluctant to hurry = languorous.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LANGUOROUS mean?

LANGUOROUS adjective
  1. Lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.

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