Cryptic crossword clue
Rubbish heaps left out in street that’s extremely messy 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "extremely messy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case extremely messy = scrappiest.
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 SCRAPPIEST mean?

SCRAPPIEST adjective
  1. Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency.
  2. Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive.
  3. (Of a fight) characterised by lots of ungainly or wild punches, grabs, wrestling, etc.
  4. (Of a sports match) characterised by awkward or clumsy play.

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