Cryptic crossword clue
Bags of plunder in Vatican City share- out 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bags" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bags = haversacks.
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 HAVERSACKS mean?

HAVERSACKS noun
  1. A small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap, and originally made of canvas.
  2. An oat-sack, or nosebag for a horse.

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