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

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The straight part
We know that "serving staff" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case serving staff = attendants.
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 ATTENDANTS mean?

ATTENDANTS noun
  1. One who attends; one who works with or watches over something.
  2. A servant or valet.
  3. A visitor or caller.
  4. That which accompanies or follows.
  5. One who owes a duty or service to another.

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