The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word PROFESSIONALLY
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The straight part
We know that "Giving up time for pay, one’s still working thus?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case giving up time for pay, one’s still working thus? = professionally.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 PROFESSIONALLY mean?
PROFESSIONALLY adverb- As a professional; for one's paid career.
- In a professional manner.