Cryptic crossword clue
Idiots obstruct leaders 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Idiots" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case idiots = blockheads.
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 BLOCKHEADS mean?

BLOCKHEADS noun
  1. A stupid person.
  2. A sideshow performer who hammers nails or similar items through his or her nostril into the nasal cavity; human blockhead.
BLOCKHEADS verb
  1. To perform as a human blockhead.
  2. To behave in a stupid manner.

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