Cryptic crossword clue
Tragic suitors, sad, thrown into confusion 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tragic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tragic = disastrous.
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 DISASTROUS mean?

DISASTROUS adjective
  1. Of the nature of a disaster; calamitous.
  2. Foreboding disaster; ill-omened.

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