Cryptic crossword clue
Capable worker who's going places? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Capable worker" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case capable worker = journeyman.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does JOURNEYMAN mean?

JOURNEYMAN noun
  1. A tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman
  2. A competent but undistinguished tradesman, especially one who works, and is paid by the day
  3. A player who plays on many different teams during the course of his career

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