Cryptic crossword clue
Urging son to participate in playing tennis to break ice 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Urging" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case urging = insistence.
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 INSISTENCE mean?

INSISTENCE noun
  1. The state of being insistent.
  2. An urgent demand.
  3. The forcing of an attack through the parry, using strength.

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