Cryptic crossword clue
Late talks for groups of clergymen 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "groups of clergymen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case groups of clergymen = pastorates.
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 PASTORATES mean?

PASTORATES noun
  1. The role or responsibilities of a pastor.
  2. The period of service of a particular pastor to their congregation; their term of office.
  3. An organization or body consisting of multiple pastors.

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