Cryptic crossword clue
Royal pup — it somehow gets adulation 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "adulation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case adulation = popularity.
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 POPULARITY mean?

POPULARITY noun
  1. The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large
  2. The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people; hence, cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.
  3. Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.
  4. The act of courting the favour of the people.
  5. Public sentiment; general passion.

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