The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word INUNDATION
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What does INUNDATION mean?
INUNDATION noun- The act of inundating; an overflow; a flood; a rising and spreading of water over grounds.
- The state of being inundated; flooding
- An overflowing or superfluous abundance; a flood; a great influx