Cryptic crossword clue
Scheme and lie about getting shot, possibly 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "shot, possibly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shot, possibly = projectile.
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 PROJECTILE mean?

PROJECTILE noun
  1. An object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon.
  2. Any object propelled through space by the application of a force.
PROJECTILE adjective
  1. Projecting or impelling forward.
  2. Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.

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