Cryptic crossword clue
Disguise not on, as pal in trousers 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "trousers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trousers = pantaloons.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PANTALOONS mean?

PANTALOONS noun
  1. An aging buffoon.
  2. Trousers reminiscent of the tight-fitting leggings traditionally worn by a pantaloon.
  3. A kind of fabric.
PANTALOONS noun
  1. An article of clothing covering each leg separately, that covers the area from the waist to the ankle.

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