The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word HODGEPODGE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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What does HODGEPODGE mean?
HODGEPODGE noun- A hotchpotch; a collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.
- A confused mass of ingredients shaken or mixed together in the same pot.
- To move or position in an erratic, disorganised manner.