Cryptic crossword clue
Calm after retreating journalist went off 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 "went off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case went off = decomposed.
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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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