Cryptic crossword clue
Scholar, in newspaper article, lying about being scantily clad 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that ", lying about being scantily clad" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case , lying about being scantily clad = sunbathing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SUNBATHING mean?

SUNBATHING verb
  1. To expose one's body to the sun in order to relax or to obtain a suntan.
SUNBATHING noun
  1. The act of lying outdoors exposed to the sun, usually wearing little or no clothing.

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