Cryptic crossword clue
Umpires not prepared for fresh start 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "fresh start" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fresh start = resumption.
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 RESUMPTION mean?

RESUMPTION noun
  1. The act of resuming or starting something again.
  2. Eminent domain

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