Cryptic crossword clue
Coup, induced almost entirely in error, is doing nothing 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "doing nothing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case doing nothing = unoccupied.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNOCCUPIED mean?

UNOCCUPIED adjective
  1. (of a house etc) Not inhabited, especially by a tenant
  2. Not being used; vacant or free
  3. Not employed on a task; idle
  4. (of territory) Not occupied by foreign troops etc

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