Cryptic crossword clue
Eliciting a yawn perhaps as beginning to nod, rip undies off 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Eliciting a yawn perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case eliciting a yawn perhaps = uninspired.
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 UNINSPIRED mean?

UNINSPIRED verb
  1. To divest of inspiration.
UNINSPIRED adjective
  1. Lacking inspiration; dull or dry

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