The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word AMUSEMENTS
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More clues leading to the result AMUSEMENTS
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The straight part
We know that "games in arcades" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case games in arcades = amusements.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 AMUSEMENTS mean?
AMUSEMENTS noun- Entertainment.
- An activity that is entertaining or amusing, such as dancing, gunning, or fishing.