Cryptic crossword clue
… Elmer’s in trouble, being orphaned 10

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

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What does MOTHERLESS mean?

MOTHERLESS adjective
  1. Without a (living) mother.
  2. Without mother (mucilaginous substance in fermenting liquid).
  3. Without a history or predecessor.
MOTHERLESS adverb
  1. Very, completely (especially in reference to drunkenness)

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