Cryptic crossword clue
Unlawfully taking time to instigate group 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Unlawfully taking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unlawfully taking = trousering.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TROUSERING mean?

TROUSERING verb
  1. To put money into one's trouser pocket; to pocket.
  2. To legally remove funds from an organization for personal use.
  3. To secretively steal an item or money for personal use.
TROUSERING noun
  1. Fabric for making trousers

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