Cryptic crossword clue
Sanction naughty boy, lip given a brief curl 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sanction" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sanction = imprimatur.
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 IMPRIMATUR mean?

IMPRIMATUR noun
  1. An official license to publish or print something, especially when censorship applies.
  2. (by extension) Any mark of official approval.

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