Cryptic crossword clue
Absurd tasteless clothing starts to cause ridicule 10

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

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

INCREDIBLE adjective
  1. Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief; unbelievable.
  2. Amazing; astonishing; awe-inspiring.
  3. Marvellous; profoundly affecting; wonderful.

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