Cryptic crossword clue
Impression about article by journalists being downer 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "downer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case downer = depressant.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEPRESSANT mean?

DEPRESSANT noun
  1. A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity.
  2. An agent that inhibits the flotation of a mineral or minerals.
DEPRESSANT adjective
  1. (pharmaceutical effect) reducing functional or nervous activity.

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