Cryptic crossword clue
For one in dire need, naughty immorality 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "immorality" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case immorality = degeneracy.
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What does DEGENERACY mean?

DEGENERACY noun
  1. The state of being degenerate (in all senses)
  2. The ability of one part of the brain to take over another's function without being overexerted.

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