Cryptic crossword clue
Blemishes on the outside of holy books church found in random inspections 4,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 6 letter word SPOT CHECKS

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The straight part
We know that "random inspections" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case random inspections = spot checks.
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 SPOT CHECKS mean?

SPOT CHECKS noun
  1. A cursory inspection or examination or the inspection or examination of a sample of something.
SPOT CHECKS verb
  1. To inspect or examine briefly, or by sampling.

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