The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word RELAXATION
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result RELAXATION
- Kinsman keeping US chopper for leisure
- Rest with family member accepting a kiss
- Rest of statement covering Times article
- Adult getting cross with member of family around? Chilling out needed
- Bond snatching a kiss for fun
- Family member welcomes a vote for rest
- Chilling out, family member hosts central Texans
- State of calm kin taking chopper
- Fun family member receiving a kiss
- Unwinding, family member welcomes kiss by American
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The straight part
We know that "Unwinding" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unwinding = relaxation.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RELAXATION mean?
RELAXATION noun- The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
- A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.
- Remission or abatement of rigor.
- Remission of attention or application.
- Unbending; recreation; a state or occupation intended to give mental or bodily relief after effort.
- The transition of an atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one.
- The release following musical tension.