Cryptic crossword clue
Vortices left some trams wrecked 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Vortices" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vortices = maelstroms.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions

MAELSTROMS noun
  1. A large and violent whirlpool.
  2. Any violent or turbulent situation.

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