Cryptic crossword clue
Men chased by posse dread being punished 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does DESPERADOS mean?

DESPERADOS noun
  1. A bold outlaw, especially one from southern portions of the Wild West.
  2. A person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, an addict, etc.
  3. A person who is desperately in love or is desperate for a romantic or sexual relationship.
  4. A piece that seems determined to give itself up, typically to bring about stalemate or perpetual check.

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