The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 plus 1 letter word CODPIECE –
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does CODPIECE – mean?
CODPIECE – noun- A part of male dress in the 15th and 16th centuries, worn in front of the breeches to cover the male genitals.
- A conspicuous protection for the male genitals in a suit of plate armor.