Cryptic crossword clue
What parliamentary candidate can lose almost? Politician maybe safe 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "maybe safe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case maybe safe = depository.
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 DEPOSITORY mean?

DEPOSITORY noun
  1. A place where something is deposited, as for storage, safekeeping or preservation; a repository.
  2. A trustee; a depositary.

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