Cryptic crossword clue
Teaches English nervously at first then becomes less serious 10

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

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What does ENLIGHTENS mean?

ENLIGHTENS verb
  1. To supply with light.
  2. To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.

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