Cryptic crossword clue
Lack of fizz upset Frenchman, acclaim being a non-starter 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Lack of fizz" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lack of fizz = enervation.
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 ENERVATION mean?

ENERVATION noun
  1. Act of enervating; debilitation.
  2. State of being enervated; debility.

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