Cryptic crossword clue
Pit outfits offering retirement coverage? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "retirement coverage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case retirement coverage = bedclothes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BEDCLOTHES mean?

BEDCLOTHES noun
  1. Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed.

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