Cryptic crossword clue
Broke down, having erased scores, might you say? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Broke down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case broke down = decomposed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DECOMPOSED mean?

DECOMPOSED verb
  1. To separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment
  2. To rot, decay or putrefy

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