Cryptic crossword clue
Uncompromising types may be unlucky crossing river (10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Uncompromising types" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case uncompromising types = hardliners.
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 HARDLINERS mean?

HARDLINERS noun
  1. A person who takes a firm, uncompromising position on some policy.

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