Cryptic crossword clue
The orator’s unfortunate complaint 4,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 6 letter word SORE THROAT

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The straight part
We know that "complaint" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case complaint = sore throat.
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