Cryptic crossword clue
Passed over small pamphlet, not paying attention 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "not paying attention" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not paying attention = distracted.
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 DISTRACTED mean?

DISTRACTED verb
  1. To divert the attention of.
  2. To make crazy or insane; to drive to distraction.
DISTRACTED adjective
  1. Having one's attention diverted; preoccupied
  2. Distraught

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