Cryptic crossword clue
Attractive objects oldest son scattered around area 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Attractive objects" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attractive objects = loadstones.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LOADSTONES mean?

LOADSTONES noun
  1. A naturally occurring magnet.
  2. The mineral magnetite.

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