Cryptic crossword clue
Makers of shorts may be quiet during bumpy rides 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Makers of shorts may be" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case makers of shorts may be = distillers.
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 DISTILLERS mean?

DISTILLERS noun
  1. A person who distills, especially alcoholic spirits or hard liquor by a process of distillation; a person who owns, works in or operates a distillery.
  2. A device or apparatus that distills, a condenser; a still.
  3. A company whose business is distilling, especially one that manufactures alcoholic spirits or liquor.

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