The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DESICCATED
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The straight part
We know that "totally dried out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case totally dried out = desiccated.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 DESICCATED mean?
DESICCATED verb- To remove moisture from; to dry.
- To preserve by drying.
- To become dry; to dry up.
- Dried