Cryptic crossword clue
Specks of dirt everywhere below stairs; it’s a disgrace 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "a disgrace" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a disgrace = debasement.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEBASEMENT mean?

DEBASEMENT noun
  1. The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.
  2. The lowering of the value of a currency by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.

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