Cryptic crossword clue
Pants shed, liable to be in this state? 10

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

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

DESHABILLE noun
  1. The state of being partially clothed
  2. A garment worn when one is in a state of undress; a négligée

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