Cryptic crossword clue
Settled around island that’s financially supported 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "financially supported" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case financially supported = subsidised.
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 SUBSIDISED mean?

SUBSIDISED adjective
  1. That receives subsidy.
SUBSIDISED verb
  1. To assist (someone or something) by granting a subsidy.

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