Cryptic crossword clue
They claim ‘Degree scale in error’, involving tirade 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "They claim" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they claim = declarants.
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What does DECLARANTS mean?

DECLARANTS noun
  1. A person who makes a formal declaration or statement

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