The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PAPER-THIN
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The straight part
We know that "insubstantial" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case insubstantial = paper-thin.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 PAPER-THIN mean?
PAPER-THIN adjective- Very thin, as paper is; insubstantial.