Cryptic crossword clue
Bishops shifted around before making homes for life

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

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The straight part
We know that "homes for life" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case homes for life = biospheres.
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 BIOSPHERES mean?

BIOSPHERES noun
  1. The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.
  2. The totality of living organisms and their environment.

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