The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SPECIALISM
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
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What does SPECIALISM mean?
SPECIALISM noun- Speciality.
- The concentration of one's efforts upon a particular field of study.