Cryptic crossword clue
Hearing gun manufacturer is anti-war activist 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "anti-war activist" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case anti-war activist = peacemaker.
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 PEACEMAKER mean?

PEACEMAKER noun
  1. One who sets the pace in a race, to guide the others.
  2. A set of nerves which stimulate the heart to beat.
  3. (hence) A medical implement that is used to stimulate a heart to beat by simulating the action of the natural pacemaker.
PEACEMAKER noun
  1. A person who restores peace, especially by settling disputes.

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