The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word BESTRIDDEN
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What does BESTRIDDEN mean?
BESTRIDDEN verb- To be astride something, to stand over or sit on with legs on either side, especially to sit on a horse.
- To stride over, or across.
- To dominate.