Cryptic crossword clue
Takes back city area with feeling of delight beginning to spread around 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Takes back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case takes back = recaptures.
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 RECAPTURES mean?

RECAPTURES noun
  1. The act of capturing again.
  2. That which is captured back; a prize retaken.
  3. The retroactive collection of taxes that were not collectible at the time.
RECAPTURES verb
  1. To capture something for a second or subsequent time, especially after a loss.

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