Cryptic crossword clue
Staying away from sailors missing first round of drill 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Staying away" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case staying away = abstaining.
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 ABSTAINING mean?

ABSTAINING verb
  1. Keep or withhold oneself.
  2. Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.
  3. Fast (not eat for a period).
  4. Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.
  5. Hinder; keep back; withhold.

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