Cryptic crossword clue
Take in a smile as it develops 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Take in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case take in = assimilate.
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 ASSIMILATE mean?

ASSIMILATE noun
  1. Something that is or has been assimilated.
ASSIMILATE verb
  1. To incorporate nutrients into the body, especially after digestion.
  2. To incorporate or absorb (knowledge) into the mind.
  3. To absorb (a person or people) into a community or culture.
  4. To compare to something similar.
  5. To bring to a likeness or to conformity; to cause a resemblance between.
  6. To become similar.
  7. To be incorporated or absorbed into something.

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