Cryptic crossword clue
Shot multiple times, criminal happens to be wearing odd socks 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shot multiple times" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shot multiple times = schnappses.
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 SCHNAPPSES mean?

SCHNAPPSES noun
  1. A type of distilled alcoholic beverage, often with a herbal or fruit flavoring, typically drunk neat as apéritif or digestif.
  2. A serving of this beverage.

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