Cryptic crossword clue
Mistaken in grog a tar’s laying claim to 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "laying claim to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case laying claim to = arrogating.
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 ARROGATING mean?

ARROGATING verb
  1. To appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right.

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