The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word WHODUNNITS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "crime dramas" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crime dramas = whodunnits.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 WHODUNNITS mean?
WHODUNNITS noun- A novel or drama concerning a crime (usually a murder) in which a detective follows clues to determine the perpetrator.