Cryptic crossword clue
Sweetheart having fling — I’d err terribly 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Sweetheart" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sweetheart = girlfriend.
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 GIRLFRIEND mean?

GIRLFRIEND noun
  1. A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
  2. A female friend.

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