Cryptic crossword clue
Getting rid of the female guarding one — worrying about that 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Getting rid of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case getting rid of = cashiering.
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 CASHIERING mean?

CASHIERING noun
  1. A dismissal of an individual from service, especially in the military.

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