Cryptic crossword clue
Refuse building permission for concrete shelter 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "concrete shelter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case concrete shelter = blockhouse.
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What does BLOCKHOUSE mean?

BLOCKHOUSE noun
  1. A sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports.
  2. A reinforced building from which to control hazardous operations, such as an explosion or a rocket launch.
  3. A temporary wooden fortification with a projecting upper story.

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