Cryptic crossword clue
Thoughtful mood of one looking in the mirror? 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Thoughtful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thoughtful = reflective.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does REFLECTIVE mean?

REFLECTIVE adjective
  1. That reflects, or redirects back to the source.
  2. Pondering, especially thinking back on the past.
  3. That reveals or shows; revealing; indicative of.
  4. Involving reflection.
  5. (grammar) Reciprocal.

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