Cryptic crossword clue
Corrupt sexist term for fanatics

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

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We know that "fanatics" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fanatics = extremists.
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What does EXTREMISTS mean?

EXTREMISTS noun
  1. A person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.

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