Cryptic crossword clue
A rice feast organised in eateries 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "eateries" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case eateries = cafeterias.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CAFETERIAS mean?

CAFETERIAS noun
  1. A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat
  2. A dining area in an institution where meals may be purchased (as above), provided, or brought in from elsewhere
CAFETERIAS noun
  1. A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat
  2. A dining area in an institution where meals may be purchased (as above), provided, or brought in from elsewhere

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