Cryptic crossword clue
Sailing boat passing through the rest of the Balearics dropping stern, as most rough 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "most rough" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most rough = sketchiest.
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 SKETCHIEST mean?

SKETCHIEST adjective
  1. Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.
  2. Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.
  3. Of questionable or doubtful quality.
  4. (of a person) Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings.
  5. (of a person) Disturbing or unnerving, often in such a way that others may suspect them of intending physical or sexual harm or harassment.

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