Cryptic crossword clue
Public prepared to wait for case that's not admitted 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "case that's not admitted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case case that's not admitted = outpatient.
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 OUTPATIENT mean?

OUTPATIENT noun
  1. A patient who receives treatment at a hospital or clinic but is not admitted overnight; a receiver of ambulatory care.
OUTPATIENT adjective
  1. Provided without requiring an overnight stay by the patient.

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