Cryptic crossword clue
Physically challenged soldier floating down with leg wrapped in film 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Physically challenged" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case physically challenged = paraplegic.
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 PARAPLEGIC mean?

PARAPLEGIC noun
  1. A person who suffers from paraplegia.
PARAPLEGIC adjective
  1. Of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia.

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