Cryptic crossword clue
Runabout conked out, requiring energy not taken into account 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "not taken into account" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not taken into account = unreckoned.
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 UNRECKONED mean?

UNRECKONED adjective
  1. Not reckoned; not counted or measured.

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