Cryptic crossword clue
Racing driver considered to have gone flat out 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "flat out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flat out = prostrated.
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 PROSTRATED mean?

PROSTRATED verb
  1. To lie flat or face-down.
  2. To throw oneself down in submission.
  3. To cause to lie down, to flatten.
  4. To overcome or overpower.

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