Cryptic crossword clue
Their horses are in front, running a bit closer 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Their horses are in front" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case their horses are in front = cabriolets.
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 CABRIOLETS mean?

CABRIOLETS noun
  1. An automobile with a retractable top.
  2. A light two- or four-wheeled carriage with a folding top, pulled by a single horse.

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