Cryptic crossword clue
Taking Charlie to empty place for washing gear primarily 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Taking Charlie" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case taking charlie = freebasing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FREEBASING mean?

FREEBASING verb
  1. To purify a drug by crystallization.
  2. To use a purified drug, especially cocaine, by heating it and inhaling the fumes produced.

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