Cryptic crossword clue
Poor area will not have houses vacated yet 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Poor area" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case poor area = shantytown.
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 SHANTYTOWN mean?

SHANTYTOWN noun
  1. An area containing a collection of shacks, shanties or makeshift dwellings.

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