Cryptic crossword clue
This traps bachelor in messy rooms, the clot 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "the clot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the clot = thrombosis.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does THROMBOSIS mean?

THROMBOSIS noun
  1. The formation of thrombi in the blood vessels of a living organism, causing obstruction of the circulation.

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