Cryptic crossword clue
Article blocking dirt road somehow gets one slowing down gradually 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does RITARDANDO mean?

RITARDANDO noun
  1. An instance of gradually decelerating the tempo of a piece of music.
RITARDANDO adjective
  1. Having a gradually decelerating tempo.
RITARDANDO adverb
  1. Gradually decelerating the tempo of a piece of music, especially at the end of the piece.

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