Cryptic crossword clue
Old-fashioned rock genre has a 50's beat 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "beat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beat = outgeneral.
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What does OUTGENERAL mean?

OUTGENERAL verb
  1. To outdo or surpass (someone) in military skill or leadership.

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