Cryptic crossword clue
Bishop with responsibilities and benefits 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BONUSES

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "benefits" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case benefits = bonuses.
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 BONUSES mean?

BONUSES noun
  1. Something extra that is good; an added benefit.
  2. An extra sum given as a premium, e.g. to an employee or to a shareholder.
  3. An addition to the player's score based on performance, e.g. for time remaining.
  4. One or more free throws awarded to a team when the opposing team has accumulated enough fouls.
BONUSES verb
  1. To pay a bonus, premium

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