Cryptic crossword clue
Can I go out to play, with son being 12? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "12" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 12 = contagious.
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 CONTAGIOUS mean?

CONTAGIOUS adjective
  1. (of a disease) Easily transmitted to others.
  2. Easily passed on to others.
  3. (of a person) Having a disease that can be transmitted to another person.

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