Cryptic crossword clue
Joining European Court in scheme 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Joining" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case joining = connective.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CONNECTIVE mean?

CONNECTIVE noun
  1. That which connects.
  2. A function that operates on truth values to give another truth value.
  3. (grammar) A word used to connect words, clauses and sentences, most commonly applied to conjunctions.
  4. The tissue which connects the locules of an anthers together.
  5. A connective tissue.
CONNECTIVE adjective
  1. Serving or tending to connect; connecting.

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