Cryptic crossword clue
Drunk male — unknown prisoner returned to the empty cell 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "cell" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cell = melanocyte.
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 MELANOCYTE mean?

MELANOCYTE noun
  1. A cell in the skin that produces the pigment melanin.

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