Cryptic crossword clue
Clubs and bands in joint scheme to avoid duties 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "scheme to avoid duties" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scheme to avoid duties = scrimshank.
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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What does SCRIMSHANK mean?

SCRIMSHANK verb
  1. To shirk duty.

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