Cryptic crossword clue
Torturer’s instrument causing confusion, reversal of volition, and damaged skin 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Torturer’s instrument" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case torturer’s instrument = pilliwinks.
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 PILLIWINKS mean?

PILLIWINKS noun
  1. A torture device for squeezing the fingers; a thumbscrew.

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