Cryptic crossword clue
Interpreter, one in principal role: public house worker? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Interpreter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case interpreter = hierophant.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HIEROPHANT mean?

HIEROPHANT noun
  1. An ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries, especially the priest of the Eleusinian mysteries.
  2. An interpreter of sacred mysteries or arcane knowledge.
  3. One who explains or makes a commentary.

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