Cryptic crossword clue
In what orchestras make, the pay varies — there’s no universal system of thought 10

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

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We know that "system of thought" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case system of thought = metaphysic.
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What does METAPHYSIC mean?

METAPHYSIC noun
  1. The field of study of metaphysics.
  2. The metaphysical system of a particular philosopher or of a particular school of thought.
  3. A fundamental principle or key concept.
METAPHYSIC adjective
  1. Metaphysical.

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