Cryptic crossword clue
Inactivity shown in male race?

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

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The straight part
We know that "Inactivity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inactivity = stagnation.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does STAGNATION mean?

STAGNATION noun
  1. Inactivity
  2. Being stagnant; being without circulation

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