Cryptic crossword clue
They’re behind star turn by royal horseman outside 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "They’re behind" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they’re behind = stragglers.
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 STRAGGLERS mean?

STRAGGLERS noun
  1. A person who straggles, or departs from the direct or proper course, or from the company to which they belong.
  2. One who falls behind the rest, for example in a race.
  3. One who roams without any settled direction.
  4. A migratory animal found away from its usual range.
  5. A roving vagabond.
  6. Something that shoots, or spreads out, beyond the rest, or too far; an exuberant growth.
  7. Something that stands alone or by itself.

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