Cryptic crossword clue
Was up and down, but destined to receive mostly success on Tuesday 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Was up and down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was up and down = fluctuated.
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 FLUCTUATED mean?

FLUCTUATED verb
  1. To vary irregularly; to swing.
  2. To undulate.
  3. To be irresolute; to waver.
  4. To cause to vary irregularly.

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