Cryptic crossword clue
Grasping tail in dark, beware rat that’s mistaken for mole 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "mole" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mole = breakwater.
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 BREAKWATER mean?

BREAKWATER noun
  1. A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside
  2. A low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship which diverts water breaking over the bows into the scuppers
  3. On beaches: a wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.

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