The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word GAUCHERIE,
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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What does GAUCHERIE, mean?
GAUCHERIE, noun- A socially tactless or awkward act.
- Lack of tact; tactlessness; awkwardness.