Cryptic crossword clue
Effort to persuade the Ontario Ten to reform?

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word EXHORTATION

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Crossword Answer definitions

EXHORTATION noun
  1. The act or practice of exhorting; the act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good or commendable.
  2. Language intended to incite and encourage

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