Cryptic crossword clue
Support British on search for swimmer 10

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

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

RIBBONFISH noun
  1. Any of several lampriform fish, of the family Trachipteridae, having long, ribbon-like bodies.

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