Cryptic crossword clue
Criticise a fight that's boisterous 10

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

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

KNOCKABOUT noun
  1. A small sailboat lacking a bowsprit, of a type found primarily in the Massachusetts area
  2. (entertainment) A slapstick comedy or comedian.
  3. (circus) A tumbler.
  4. Clothing suitable for rough use.
  5. A worker habitually engaged in casual employment.
  6. A person living in rough, violent conditions.
KNOCKABOUT adjective
  1. Boisterous
  2. Suitable for rough use.

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