Cryptic crossword clue
Groin side’s mangled – so, going off topic 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "going off topic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going off topic = digression.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DIGRESSION mean?

DIGRESSION noun
  1. An aside, an act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing.
  2. The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, particularly for rhetorical effect.
  3. A deviancy, a sin or error, an act of straying from the path of righteousness or a general rule.
  4. A deviation, an act of straying from a path.
  5. An elongation, a deflection or deviation from a mean position or expected path.

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