Cryptic crossword clue
Royal courtesan condemned yarn spinners 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "yarn spinners" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case yarn spinners = raconteurs.
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 RACONTEURS mean?

RACONTEURS noun
  1. A storyteller, especially a person noted for telling stories with skill and wit.

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