Cryptic crossword clue
ie, being ill adapted? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "ie, being ill adapted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ie, being ill adapted = ineligible.
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 INELIGIBLE mean?

INELIGIBLE noun
  1. One who is not eligible.
INELIGIBLE adjective
  1. Not eligible; forbidden to do something.

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