Cryptic crossword clue
Were tests designed to keep one familiar with urban life? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "familiar with urban life" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case familiar with urban life = streetwise.
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 STREETWISE mean?

STREETWISE adjective
  1. Having the necessary knack, personality and instinct for survival in rough, urban environments.
  2. Possessing a style that embodies the life and microculture located within urban settings, typically in the States.

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