Cryptic crossword clue
Trick ref and get United flying — on a roll 10

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

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

SUBTERFUGE noun
  1. An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.
  2. Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.

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