Cryptic crossword clue
Escapes using steps behind an endless chasm 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Escapes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case escapes = avoidances.
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 AVOIDANCES mean?

AVOIDANCES noun
  1. The act of annulling; annulment.
  2. The act of becoming vacant, or the state of being vacant; – specifically used for the state of a benefice becoming void by the death, deprivation, or resignation of the incumbent.
  3. A dismissing or a quitting; removal; withdrawal.
  4. The act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of.
  5. Any thing that is to be avoided
  6. The courts by which anything is carried off.

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