The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DEHYDRATED
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The straight part
We know that "like the Ancient Mariner?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like the ancient mariner? = dehydrated.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DEHYDRATED mean?
DEHYDRATED verb- To lose or remove water; to dry
- From which the water has been removed.
- Suffering from dehydration.