Cryptic crossword clue
Austerity of centrists distorted society 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Austerity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case austerity = strictness.
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 STRICTNESS mean?

STRICTNESS noun
  1. The state or quality of being strict.
  2. The result or product of being strict.

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