Cryptic crossword clue
Pilates exercises causing accidents with the rig 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Pilates exercises/accidents with the rig" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pilates exercises/accidents with the rig = jackknifes.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does JACKKNIFES mean?

JACKKNIFES verb
  1. To fold in the middle, as a jackknife does.
  2. To cause a semi-trailer truck to fold like a jackknife in a traffic accident.

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