Cryptic crossword clue
Royal Engineers leave main unit more shot, bullets, shells etc 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "bullets, shells etc" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bullets, shells etc = ammunition.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does AMMUNITION mean?

AMMUNITION noun
  1. Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.
  2. Military stores, or provisions of all kinds for attack or defense.
  3. Arguments and information that can be used against the other party in a conflict
AMMUNITION verb
  1. To supply with ammunition.

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