Cryptic crossword clue
Substitute defence player in an up and down situation 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "an up and down situation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case an up and down situation = switchback.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SWITCHBACK mean?

SWITCHBACK noun
  1. A zigzag path, road or railway track; especially a railway track in which the train travels in a reverse direction at each switch
  2. A hairpin bend.
  3. A roller coaster.
  4. A route with alternate sharp ascents and descents.
SWITCHBACK verb
  1. (of a path etc) To zigzag.

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