Cryptic crossword clue
Ely’s rector resorts to enlightenment for the church 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "enlightenment for the church" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case enlightenment for the church = clerestory.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CLERESTORY mean?

CLERESTORY noun
  1. The upper part of a wall containing windows to let in natural light to a building, especially in the nave, transept and choir of a church or cathedral.

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