Cryptic crossword clue
Sadly see poet try overused idea 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "overused idea" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case overused idea = stereotype.
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 STEREOTYPE mean?

STEREOTYPE noun
  1. A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person).
  2. A person who is regarded as embodying or conforming to a set image or type.
  3. A metal printing plate cast from a matrix moulded from a raised printing surface.
  4. (UML) An extensibility mechanism of the Unified Modeling Language, allowing a new element to be derived from an existing one with added specializations.
STEREOTYPE verb
  1. To make a stereotype of someone or something, or characterize someone by a stereotype.
  2. To prepare for printing in stereotype; to produce stereotype plates of.
  3. To print from a stereotype.
  4. To make firm or permanent; to fix.

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