Cryptic crossword clue
Wave from worried adult in agreement 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Wave" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wave = undulation.
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 UNDULATION mean?

UNDULATION noun
  1. An instance or act of undulating.
  2. A wavy appearance or outline; waviness.
  3. A tremulous tone produced by a peculiar pressure of the finger on a string.
  4. A wavelike curve; a smooth and regular rise and fall.
  5. A wavelike motion of the air; electromagnetic radiation.
  6. A feeling as if of an undulatory motion about the heart.
  7. The distinctive motion of the matter within an abscess on being pressed when it is ripe for opening.

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