Cryptic crossword clue
Separate dance numbers getting shocking treatment 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Separate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case separate = disconnect.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DISCONNECT mean?

DISCONNECT noun
  1. A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.
  2. A switch used to isolate a portion of an electrical circuit.
  3. A lack of connection or accord; a mismatch.
  4. The deliberate severing of ties with family, friends, etc. considered antagonistic towards Scientology.
DISCONNECT verb
  1. To sever or interrupt a connection.
  2. Of a person, to become detached or withdrawn.
  3. To remove the connection between an appliance and an electrical power source.

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