Cryptic crossword clue
Hazard on coast also seen in boat joining fleet 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hazard on coast /Hazard on coast" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hazard on coast /hazard on coast = quicksands.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does QUICKSANDS mean?

QUICKSANDS noun
  1. Wet sand that things readily sink in, often found near rivers or coasts
  2. Anything that pulls one down or buries one metaphorically

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