Cryptic crossword clue
Fear of superhero being OK in pretty pants 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fear of superhero" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fear of superhero = kryptonite.
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 KRYPTONITE mean?

KRYPTONITE noun
  1. The one weakness of something or someone that is otherwise invulnerable, an Achilles heel.

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