Cryptic crossword clue
Models succeeded in what fashion with men? 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Models" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case models = showpieces.
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.

What does SHOWPIECES mean?

SHOWPIECES noun
  1. Something that exhibits exceptional quality, something worth being shown.
  2. Something made specifically to be displayed.

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