Cryptic crossword clue
Persistent complaints left by Chelsea wags 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Persistent complaints" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case persistent complaints = bellyaches.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BELLYACHES mean?

BELLYACHES noun
  1. Any pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen.
BELLYACHES verb
  1. To unnecessarily complain or whine, often about simple matters.

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