Cryptic crossword clue
Christian Union chaps outside a college making new convert? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "new convert" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case new convert = catechumen.
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 CATECHUMEN mean?

CATECHUMEN noun
  1. A convert to Christianity under instruction before baptism; a young or recent Christian preparing for confirmation.

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