Cryptic crossword clue
Tested watch’s seconds machinery in case something goes wrong 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "machinery in case something goes wrong" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case machinery in case something goes wrong = safeguards.
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 SAFEGUARDS mean?

SAFEGUARDS noun
  1. Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
  2. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
  3. A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
  4. The monitor lizard.
SAFEGUARDS verb
  1. To protect, to keep safe.
  2. To escort safely.

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