The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CUCKOOPINT
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The straight part
We know that "lords and ladies" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lords and ladies = cuckoopint.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 CUCKOOPINT mean?
CUCKOOPINT noun- The flowering plant Arum maculatum that has arrow-shaped leaves and a cluster of scarlet berries.
- The related plant Arum italicum.