Cryptic crossword clue
Give up using catapult — ie playing around 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Give up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case give up = capitulate.
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 CAPITULATE mean?

CAPITULATE verb
  1. To surrender; to end all resistance, to give up; to go along with or comply.
  2. To draw up in chapters; to enumerate.
  3. To draw up the articles of treaty with; to treat, bargain, parley.

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