Cryptic crossword clue
Junior to avoid such a slip 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "such a slip" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case such a slip = underskirt.
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.
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What does UNDERSKIRT mean?

UNDERSKIRT noun
  1. A skirt worn underneath another skirt; a petticoat.
  2. An under layer of a multi-layer gown over which outer skirts are draped.

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