Cryptic crossword clue
Estonia’s perplexed with old barren state 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "barren state" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case barren state = desolation.
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 DESOLATION mean?

DESOLATION noun
  1. The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.
  2. The state of being desolated or laid waste
  3. A place or country wasted and forsaken.

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