Cryptic crossword clue
Vandals abruptly abandon saint outside besieged city 10

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

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What does DESTROYERS mean?

DESTROYERS noun
  1. That which destroys something.
  2. A small, fast warship with light armament, smaller than a cruiser, but bigger than a frigate.

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