Cryptic crossword clue
Telescopes, initially scarce, procured? Yes - getting used by girls 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Telescopes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case telescopes = spyglasses.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SPYGLASSES mean?

SPYGLASSES noun
  1. A small portable telescope.
  2. A pair of binoculars.

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