Cryptic crossword clue
Subversive gets beheaded? That’s OK 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "OK" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ok = reasonable.
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 REASONABLE mean?

REASONABLE adjective
  1. Having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.
  2. Just; fair; agreeable to reason.
  3. Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
  4. Not expensive; fairly priced.
  5. Satisfactory.

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