Cryptic crossword clue
Nitwit taking action in German march? 5-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word GOOSE-STEP

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The straight part
We know that "German march?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case german march? = goose-step.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GOOSE-STEP mean?

GOOSE-STEP noun
  1. A style of marching in which the feet are lifted high in the air in front.
GOOSE-STEP verb
  1. To march with a goose-step.

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