Cryptic crossword clue
Revises software for king, surrounded by lots of paper 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Revises software" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case revises software = reprograms.
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What does REPROGRAMS mean?

REPROGRAMS verb
  1. To program anew or differently.
  2. (by extension) To make a fundamental change to the behaviour or habits of.
  3. To shift funds appropriated for one government program to a different government program.

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