Cryptic crossword clue
Coalition supplied balance, ultimately helping? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Coalition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case coalition = federation.
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 FEDERATION mean?

FEDERATION noun
  1. Act of joining together into a single political entity.
  2. Array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.
  3. Any society or organisation formed from separate groups or bodies.
  4. A collection of network or telecommunication providers that offer interoperability.
FEDERATION adjective
  1. Of an architectural style popular around the time of federation.

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