Cryptic crossword clue
Thugs said to support charges, around 500 for fodder etc 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "fodder etc" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fodder etc = feedstuffs.
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 FEEDSTUFFS mean?

FEEDSTUFFS noun
  1. Feed for animals; fodder
  2. Any particular form of such feed

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