Cryptic crossword clue
Badgers bring in new disease, ultimately infecting us 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Badgers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case badgers = importunes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does IMPORTUNES mean?

IMPORTUNES verb
  1. To bother, trouble, irritate.
  2. To harass with persistent requests.
  3. To approach to offer one's services as a prostitute, or otherwise make improper proposals.
  4. To import; to signify.

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