Cryptic crossword clue
Errors in field may cause defeats 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does OVERTHROWS mean?

OVERTHROWS noun
  1. A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.
  2. An act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.
OVERTHROWS verb
  1. To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.
  2. To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
OVERTHROWS noun
  1. A throw that goes too far.
OVERTHROWS verb
  1. To throw (something) so that it goes too far.

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