Cryptic crossword clue
18 is one, say, in downward movement 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "downward movement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case downward movement = relegation.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RELEGATION mean?

RELEGATION noun
  1. The act of being relegated

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