Cryptic crossword clue
Having lost control, minister sacked then given new role by female boss, not so senior 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Having lost control" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having lost control = rudderless.
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 RUDDERLESS mean?

RUDDERLESS adjective
  1. Without a rudder.
  2. Lacking guidance or direction.

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