Cryptic crossword clue
Model beaten up in poorly lit backstreet nearest the centre 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "nearest the centre" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nearest the centre = middlemost.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

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