Cryptic crossword clue
Most ostentatious criminal steals ship 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Most ostentatious" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most ostentatious = splashiest.
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 SPLASHIEST mean?

SPLASHIEST adjective
  1. Relating to making splashes or the sound of splashing.
  2. Showy, ostentatious.
  3. Splashed with color.
  4. Wet and muddy; full of dirty water.

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