Cryptic crossword clue
Youths having flings with effect of drug admitted 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Youths" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case youths = striplings.
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 STRIPLINGS mean?

STRIPLINGS noun
  1. (sometimes humorous) A youth in the state of adolescence, or just passing from boyhood to manhood; a lad. .
  2. A seedling with most of the leaves stripped off.

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