Cryptic crossword clue
What a cosmetic surgeon may do to offer a sort of defence 10

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

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

BREASTWORK noun
  1. A fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark; a parapet.
  2. A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.
  3. A parapet.
  4. Breast augmentation.

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