Cryptic crossword clue
Resolution strangely met no need outside university 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Resolution" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case resolution = denouement.
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 DENOUEMENT mean?

DENOUEMENT noun
  1. (authorship, often used metaphorically) The conclusion or resolution of a plot.

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