Cryptic crossword clue
Relatively small groups one newcomer upset in digs 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Relatively small groups" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relatively small groups = minorities.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MINORITIES mean?

MINORITIES noun
  1. The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.
  2. Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.
  3. (used attributively of a party, government, etc.) Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof.
  4. A member of an ethnic minority.

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