Cryptic crossword clue
Leading man died during Advent 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Leading" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leading = commanding.
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 COMMANDING mean?

COMMANDING verb
  1. To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
  2. To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
  3. To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
  4. To dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
  5. To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.
  6. To hold, to control the use of.
  7. To have a view, as from a superior position.
  8. To direct to come; to bestow.
COMMANDING noun
  1. The act of giving a command.
COMMANDING adjective
  1. Tending to give commands, authoritarian.
  2. Impressively dominant.
  3. (of a place or position) Dominating from above, giving a wide view

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