The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word WINDSURFER
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result WINDSURFER
- One stands, taking position on board, prepared for any blow
- Snake more certain to bite head of firm is one on the board?
- 10 perhaps more certain to come across fellow boarder
- Who plays on board to roll, firmer female included
- Maybe one who looks forward to getting on the board
- With US friend adrift on river, someone riding across the water
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The straight part
We know that "Who plays on board" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case who plays on board = windsurfer.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 WINDSURFER mean?
WINDSURFER noun- A person who windsurfs.