The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word RAMSHACKLE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result RAMSHACKLE
- Sheep fly round sierra? Likely to fall down
- Decrepit couple going on strike
- Run down and tired horse originally looked energetic next to sheep
- Dilapidated hut located in exotic realm
- Strike, subject to restraint, likely to collapse
- Neglected sheep attached to tether
- In poor condition morning after run, explorer’s lost weight
- Dilapidated hamper has butter over it
- Disorganised male given tie
- Apply restraint after pound is in a poor state
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The straight part
We know that "liable to collapse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case liable to collapse = ramshackle.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 RAMSHACKLE mean?
RAMSHACKLE verb- To ransack.
- In disrepair or disorder; poorly maintained; lacking upkeep, usually of buildings or vehicles.