Cryptic crossword clue
Halfback lads in rout take valour for humour of sorts 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "humour of sorts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case humour of sorts = lavatorial.
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 LAVATORIAL mean?

LAVATORIAL adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a lavatory
  2. Scatological

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