Cryptic crossword clue
Sack Russell and Jo possibly – they provoke unrest 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "they provoke unrest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they provoke unrest = firebrands.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FIREBRANDS mean?

FIREBRANDS noun
  1. An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation.
  2. A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

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