The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SCRAPBOOKS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "albums" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case albums = scrapbooks.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SCRAPBOOKS mean?
SCRAPBOOKS noun- A book, similar to a notebook or journal, in which personal or family memorabilia and photos are collected and arranged
- To create scrapbooks.