Cryptic crossword clue
Sly spy mused on false names 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "false names" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case false names = pseudonyms.
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 PSEUDONYMS mean?

PSEUDONYMS noun
  1. A fictitious name, as those used by writers and movie stars.

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