Cryptic crossword clue
Damage squash, maybe getting wet blanket 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "wet blanket" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wet blanket = spoilsport.
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 SPOILSPORT mean?

SPOILSPORT noun
  1. Someone who puts an end to others' fun, especially harmless fun.
SPOILSPORT adjective
  1. Like a spoilsport.

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