Cryptic crossword clue
Failure of something in the bedroom carries no charge 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Failure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case failure = negligence.
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 NEGLIGENCE mean?

NEGLIGENCE noun
  1. The state of being negligent.
  2. The tort whereby a duty of reasonable care was breached, causing damage: any conduct short of intentional or reckless action that falls below the legal standard for preventing unreasonable injury.
  3. The breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.

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