Cryptic crossword clue
Curse can be broken for pirates 10

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

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

BUCCANEERS noun
  1. Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.
  2. A pirate.

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