Cryptic crossword clue
Done with seat of power, say, ousted 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "ousted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ousted = overthrown.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OVERTHROWN mean?

OVERTHROWN verb
  1. To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.
  2. To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
OVERTHROWN verb
  1. To throw (something) so that it goes too far.

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