Cryptic crossword clue
Cheap alternative to gold ring for group of players 5,4

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

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The straight part
We know that "group of players" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case group of players = brass band.
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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