Cryptic crossword clue
In ring take in swinging punch 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "swinging punch" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case swinging punch = roundhouse.
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 ROUNDHOUSE mean?

ROUNDHOUSE noun
  1. A circular prison, especially a small local lockup or station house.
  2. The uppermost room or cabin of any note upon the stern of a ship.
  3. A privy near the bow of a vessel, especially as reserved for officers.
  4. A circular building in which locomotives are housed.
  5. A prehistoric dwelling typical of northwest Europe in the Iron Age and Bronze Age.
  6. A punch or kick delivered with an exaggerated sweeping movement.
  7. In the game of pinochle, a meld consisting of a queen and king in each of the four suits.
ROUNDHOUSE verb
  1. To punch or kick with an exaggerated sweeping movement.

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