Cryptic crossword clue
Criminal corpse is on file 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "file" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case file = procession.
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 PROCESSION mean?

PROCESSION noun
  1. The act of progressing or proceeding.
  2. A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.
  3. A number of things happening in sequence (in space or in time).
  4. (in the plural) Litanies said in procession and not kneeling.
PROCESSION verb
  1. To take part in a procession.
  2. To honour with a procession.
  3. (North Carolina and Tennessee) To ascertain, mark, and establish the boundary lines of (lands).

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