The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word COORDINATE
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The straight part
We know that "match" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case match = coordinate.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does COORDINATE mean?
COORDINATE noun- A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.
- Something that is equal to another thing.
- (in the plural) Coordinated clothes.
- To synchronize (activities).
- To match (objects, especially clothes).
- Of the same rank; equal.