Cryptic crossword clue
Canal workers, for whom there’s no hope, welcoming lido refurbishment 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Canal workers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case canal workers = gondoliers.
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What does GONDOLIERS mean?

GONDOLIERS noun
  1. A Venetian boatman who propels a gondola.

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