Cryptic crossword clue
Inoffensive substitute words in current text on 8 soft border 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Inoffensive substitute words" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inoffensive substitute words = euphemisms.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does EUPHEMISMS mean?

EUPHEMISMS noun
  1. The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.
  2. A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.

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