Cryptic crossword clue
Editor, having got the message, resigned 10

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

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

SUBMISSIVE noun
  1. (BDSM) One who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices.
  2. One who submits.
SUBMISSIVE adjective
  1. Meekly obedient or passive.

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