Cryptic crossword clue
Shower before party game 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "game" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case game = volleyball.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VOLLEYBALL mean?

VOLLEYBALL noun
  1. A game played on a rectangular court between two teams of two to six players which involves striking a ball back and forth over a net.
  2. The inflated ball used in such a game.

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