The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PHOTOGRAPH
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More clues leading to the result PHOTOGRAPH
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The straight part
We know that "Still showing some signs of development?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case still showing some signs of development? = photograph.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 PHOTOGRAPH mean?
PHOTOGRAPH noun- A picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface such as a chemically treated plate or film, CCD receptor, etc.
- To take a photograph of.
- To fix permanently in the memory etc.
- To take photographs.
- To appear in a photograph.