Cryptic crossword clue
Transformed inn merited an occasion to scoff 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "occasion to scoff" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case occasion to scoff = dinnertime.
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 DINNERTIME mean?

DINNERTIME noun
  1. The time when dinner takes place.
  2. The time when dinner is ready.
  3. The midday break in English schools (some areas), lunchtime.

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