Cryptic crossword clue
Takes flight desk shifts, adds getting the French on board 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Takes flight" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case takes flight = skedaddles.
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 SKEDADDLES mean?

SKEDADDLES noun
  1. The act of running away; a scurrying off.
SKEDADDLES verb
  1. To move or run away quickly.
  2. To spill; to scatter.

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