Cryptic crossword clue
Vague about taking sweetheart back, with wife in such a state 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "in such a state" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in such a state = midwestern.
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 MIDWESTERN mean?

MIDWESTERN adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Midwest.
MIDWESTERN adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to any region identified as midwest

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