Cryptic crossword clue
Setting out virtues of joining euro? 10

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Setting out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case setting out = expounding.
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 EXPOUNDING mean?

EXPOUNDING verb
  1. To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length
  2. To make a statement, especially at length.
EXPOUNDING noun
  1. The act by which something is expounded.

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