Cryptic crossword clue
Stationed last of troops in turbulent Rio Grande 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Stationed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stationed = garrisoned.
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 GARRISONED mean?

GARRISONED verb
  1. To assign troops to a military post.
  2. To convert into a military fort.
  3. To occupy with troops.

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