Cryptic crossword clue
Slimming dingo wins mysteriously after reception of the last letter 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Slimming" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case slimming = downsizing.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DOWNSIZING mean?

DOWNSIZING verb
  1. To reduce in size or number.
  2. To reduce the workforce of.
  3. To terminate the employment of.
DOWNSIZING noun
  1. An act in which a company downsizes or is downsized
  2. Miniaturization
  3. Reducing engine's capacity at same power or increasing engine's power without increasing capacity

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