Cryptic crossword clue
Dickensian villain appearing as guide abroad

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

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The straight part
We know that "Dickensian villain" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dickensian villain = steerforth.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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