The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word NO-HITTERS
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The straight part
We know that "ones unwilling to strike" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ones unwilling to strike = no-hitters.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 NO-HITTERS mean?
NO-HITTERS noun- A game in which no batter on one of the teams got a hit.