Cryptic crossword clue
Steel drain modified for rabbits 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "rabbits" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rabbits = tailenders.
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 TAILENDERS mean?

TAILENDERS noun
  1. One of the last four or five batsmen in the batting order, normally bowlers with limited batting ability; a member of the tail.

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