Cryptic crossword clue
Balances books without profit 10

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

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What does REMAINDERS mean?

REMAINDERS noun
  1. A part or parts remaining after some has/have been removed.
  2. The amount left over after subtracting the divisor as many times as possible from the dividend without producing a negative result. If (n) (dividend) and d (divisor) are integers, then (n) can always be expressed in the form n = dq + r, where q (quotient) and r (remainder) are also integers and 0 ≤ r < d.
  3. The number left over after a simple subtraction
  4. Excess stock items left unsold and subject to reduction in price.
  5. An estate in expectancy which only comes in its heir's possession after an estate created by the same instrument has been determined
REMAINDERS verb
  1. To mark or declare items left unsold as subject to reduction in price.

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