The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word BOUNDARIES
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The straight part
We know that "limits" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case limits = boundaries.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BOUNDARIES mean?
BOUNDARIES noun- The dividing line or location between two areas.
- (often in the plural) The bounds, confines, or limits between immaterial things (such as one’s comfort zone, privacy, or professional sphere and the realm beyond).
- An edge or line marking an edge of the playing field.
- An event whereby the ball is struck and either touches or passes over a boundary (with or without bouncing), usually resulting in an award of 4 (four) or 6 (six) runs respectively for the batting team.
- (of a set) The set of points in the closure of a set S, not belonging to the interior of that set.