Dependent group of soldiers? (10)
I believe the answer is:
contingent
This could be a double definition.
'dependent' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'group of soldiers?' is the second definition.
'contingent' can be an answer for 'group' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'of soldiers?' bit.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for contingent that I've seen before include "Company" , "Depending (on) - part of military force" , "Dependent on something else" , "uncertain" , "party" .)