Cryptic crossword clue
Certain bail — even criminal accepts it 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Certain" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case certain = inevitable.
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 INEVITABLE mean?

INEVITABLE noun
  1. Something that is predictable, necessary, or cannot be avoided.
INEVITABLE adjective
  1. Impossible to avoid or prevent.
  2. Predictable, or always happening.

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