Cryptic crossword clue
Using best pipe to chase work-shy? Not quite 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Using best" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case using best = optimising.
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 OPTIMISING mean?

OPTIMISING verb
  1. (originally intransitive) To act optimistically or as an optimist.
  2. To make (something) optimal.
  3. To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program.
  4. To become optimal.

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