Cryptic crossword clue
Doctrine of suffering adopted by tens, half-heartedly 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TEACHINGS

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The straight part
We know that "Doctrine" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case doctrine = teachings.
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What does TEACHINGS mean?

TEACHINGS noun
  1. Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.
  2. The profession of educating people.

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