Cryptic crossword clue
Handing someone their papers: the princess is gone! 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Handing someone their papers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case handing someone their papers = dismissing.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DISMISSING mean?

DISMISSING verb
  1. To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
  2. To order to leave.
  3. To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.
  4. To reject; to refuse to accept.
  5. To send or put away, to discard with disregard, contempt or disdain. (sometimes followed by as).
  6. To get a batsman out.
  7. To give someone a red card; to send off.

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