Cryptic crossword clue
Starting up or down round pole, steer away from tradition 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "away from tradition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case away from tradition = unorthodox.
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 UNORTHODOX mean?

UNORTHODOX adjective
  1. Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic

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