Cryptic crossword clue
Driving after amber is lit? Will lead to sanctioning 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Will lead to sanctioning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case will lead to sanctioning = embargoing.
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 EMBARGOING mean?

EMBARGOING verb
  1. To impose an embargo on trading certain goods with another country.
  2. To impose an embargo on a document.

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