Cryptic crossword clue
Got the better of untalked-of criminal 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Got the better of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case got the better of = outflanked.
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 OUTFLANKED mean?

OUTFLANKED verb
  1. To maneuver around and behind the flank of (an opposing force).
  2. To gain a tactical advantage over (a competitor, for example).

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