Cryptic crossword clue
Play down condition subject to articles abroad 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Play down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case play down = understate.
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 UNDERSTATE mean?

UNDERSTATE verb
  1. To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
  2. To state (something) with a lack of emphasis, in order to express irony.
  3. To state a quantity that is too low.

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