Cryptic crossword clue
They soothe one tense about embracing gangster’s girlfriend 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "They soothe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they soothe = emollients.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EMOLLIENTS mean?

EMOLLIENTS noun
  1. Something which softens or lubricates the skin; moisturizer.
  2. Anything soothing the mind, or that makes something more acceptable.

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