Cryptic crossword clue
In Gt Manchester town one I miscast badly for churchiness 15

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word ECCLESIASTICISM

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The straight part
We know that "churchiness" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case churchiness = ecclesiasticism.
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 ECCLESIASTICISM mean?

ECCLESIASTICISM noun
  1. Strong attachment to ecclesiastical customs and practices.

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