Cryptic crossword clue
Informal conference fell short in abolishing late openings 10

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

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What does COLLOQUIAL mean?

COLLOQUIAL noun
  1. A colloquial word or phrase, colloquialism
COLLOQUIAL adjective
  1. Denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.
  2. Of or pertaining to a conversation; conversational or chatty.

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