Cryptic crossword clue
Challenging in game, chip balls up? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Challenging" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case challenging = impeaching.
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 IMPEACHING mean?

IMPEACHING verb
  1. To hinder, impede, or prevent.
  2. To bring a legal proceeding against a public official.
  3. To charge with impropriety; to discredit; to call into question.
  4. To demonstrate in court that a testimony under oath contradicts another testimony from the same person, usually one taken during deposition.

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