Cryptic crossword clue
Spanned, it’s clear, in first study 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spanned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spanned = bestridden.
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 BESTRIDDEN mean?

BESTRIDDEN verb
  1. To be astride something, to stand over or sit on with legs on either side, especially to sit on a horse.
  2. To stride over, or across.
  3. To dominate.

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