Cryptic crossword clue
Something in tool shed maybe has left little darlings upset — snake 10

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

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

STEPLADDER noun
  1. A ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs that is hinged in the middle to form an inverted V, with stays to keep the two halves at a fixed angle.
  2. The player over whom another player marks to take a spectacular mark.

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