Cryptic crossword clue
Vessel in evident trouble listed, finally capsized 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "capsized" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case capsized = overturned.
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What does OVERTURNED mean?

OVERTURNED verb
  1. To turn over, capsize or upset.
  2. To overthrow or destroy.
  3. To reverse (a decision); to overrule or rescind.
  4. To diminish the significance of a previous defeat by winning; to make a comeback from.

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