The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word INTERCEPTS
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Meets" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case meets = intercepts.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 INTERCEPTS mean?
INTERCEPTS noun- An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.
- An interception of a missile.
- The coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis.
- A form of market research where consumers are intercepted and interviewed in a retail store or mall.
- To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
- To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game
- To take or comprehend between.