Cryptic crossword clue
Let off old flame one thought highly of 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Let off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case let off = exonerated.
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 EXONERATED mean?

EXONERATED verb
  1. To relieve (someone or something) of a load; to unburden (a load).
  2. Of a body of water: to discharge or empty (itself).
  3. To free from an obligation, responsibility or task.
  4. To free from accusation or blame.
EXONERATED adjective
  1. Freed from any question of guilt, acquitted.

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