Cryptic crossword clue
Dropped teacup, hard to get replacement 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Dropped" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dropped = parachuted.
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 PARACHUTED mean?

PARACHUTED verb
  1. To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.
  2. To introduce into a place using such a device.
  3. To place (somebody) in an organisation in a position of authority without their having previous experience there; used with in or into.

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