Cryptic crossword clue
Warned about diam­onds he ordered 10

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

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The straight part
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What does ADMONISHED mean?

ADMONISHED verb
  1. To warn or notify of a fault; to reprove gently or kindly, but seriously; to exhort.
  2. To counsel against wrong practices; to caution or advise; to warn against danger or an offense; — followed by of, against, or a subordinate clause.
  3. To instruct or direct; to inform; to notify.

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