Cryptic crossword clue
Overthrown queen left guards 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Overthrown" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case overthrown = vanquished.
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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Crossword Answer definitions

VANQUISHED verb
  1. To defeat, to overcome.
VANQUISHED adjective
  1. Defeated.

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