Cryptic crossword clue
Permission to enter a social event – Romney gains access 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Permission" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case permission = admittance.
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 ADMITTANCE mean?

ADMITTANCE noun
  1. The act of admitting.
  2. Permission to enter, the power or right of entrance.
  3. Actual entrance, reception.
  4. The act of giving possession of a copyhold estate.
  5. The reciprocal of impedance

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