Cryptic crossword clue
Showing skill, nice to move into surplus 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Showing skill" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case showing skill = proficient.
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 PROFICIENT mean?

PROFICIENT noun
  1. An expert.
PROFICIENT adjective
  1. Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

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