Cryptic crossword clue
Useless to keep old lady around in camp 10

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

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We know that "camp" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case camp = effeminate.
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What does EFFEMINATE mean?

EFFEMINATE noun
  1. An effeminate person.
EFFEMINATE verb
  1. To make womanly; to unman.
  2. To become womanly.
EFFEMINATE adjective
  1. (of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a female; unmasculine.
  2. Womanly; tender, affectionate, caring.

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