Cryptic crossword clue
Child in charge of rising currency 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Child in charge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case child in charge = fosterling.
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 FOSTERLING mean?

FOSTERLING noun
  1. A foster child

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