Cryptic crossword clue
Clueless sailor put down fat, heading off 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Clueless sailor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clueless sailor = landlubber.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LANDLUBBER mean?

LANDLUBBER noun
  1. Someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman.

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