Cryptic crossword clue
Church sums about to be stashed away for religious events? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "religious events?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case religious events? = ceremonies.
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 CEREMONIES mean?

CEREMONIES noun
  1. A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.
  2. An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
  3. A formal socially established behaviour, often in relation to people of different ranks; formality.
  4. Show of magnificence, display, ostentation.
  5. An accessory or object associated with a ritual.
  6. An omen or portent.

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