Cryptic crossword clue
Being leader, having to hide hesitation, prancing around 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Being leader" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being leader = skippering.
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 SKIPPERING mean?

SKIPPERING verb
  1. To captain a ship or a sports team.
SKIPPERING verb
  1. To take shelter in a barn or shed.

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