Cryptic crossword clue
Something in steel that makes main street look awful 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Something in steel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case something in steel = martensite.
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 MARTENSITE mean?

MARTENSITE noun
  1. A solid solution of carbon in iron; the chief constituent of steel
  2. Any crystal structure formed by a martensitic transition

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