Cryptic crossword clue
Weapon that’s not targeted is empty threat – some work you reported in survey 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Weapon that’s not targeted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case weapon that’s not targeted = scattergun.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SCATTERGUN mean?

SCATTERGUN noun
  1. A shotgun.
SCATTERGUN adjective
  1. Unfocused in approach or topic

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