Cryptic crossword clue
In tele-ads, off and on, sanctimonious chap is made an example of 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "made an example of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made an example of = epitomised.
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 EPITOMISED mean?

EPITOMISED verb
  1. To make an epitome of; to shorten; to condense.
  2. To be an epitome of.

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