Cryptic crossword clue
SOS minibus put out admitting defeat 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "admitting defeat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case admitting defeat = submission.
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 SUBMISSION mean?

SUBMISSION noun
  1. The act of submitting or yielding; surrender.
  2. The act of submitting or giving e.g. a completed piece of work.
  3. The thing which has been submitted.
  4. A submission hold in wrestling, mixed martial arts, or other combat sports.
SUBMISSION noun
  1. A subset or component of a mission.

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