Cryptic crossword clue
Employing number in East before the revolt 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Employing number" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case employing number = etherising.
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 ETHERISING mean?

ETHERISING verb
  1. To convert into ether.
  2. To render insensible by means of ether, as by inhalation.

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