Cryptic crossword clue
Take out rubbish at leisure centre in Penge 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Take out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case take out = neutralise.
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 NEUTRALISE mean?

NEUTRALISE verb
  1. To make even, inactive or ineffective.
  2. To make (a territory, etc.) politically neutral.
  3. To make (an acidic or alkaline substance) chemically neutral.
  4. To kill.

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