Cryptic crossword clue
Blush like a wanton unlikely to run 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "unlikely to run / unlikely to run" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unlikely to run / unlikely to run = colourfast.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does COLOURFAST mean?

COLOURFAST adjective
  1. Having colors that have been dyed or applied to the material in a way that will prevent them from being washed out, running, or fading.

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