Cryptic crossword clue
Swerve left in running away 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Swerve" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case swerve = deflection.
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 DEFLECTION mean?

DEFLECTION noun
  1. The act of deflecting or something deflected.
  2. The deviation of a needle or other indicator from its previous position.

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