Cryptic crossword clue
Local rider going round mountain chain 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "mountain chain" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mountain chain = cordillera.
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 CORDILLERA mean?

CORDILLERA noun
  1. An extensive, continent-wide chain of mountains, especially one in the Americas.

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