The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word BENEFACTOR
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More clues leading to the result BENEFACTOR
- Little guy beginning to employ fine performer is generous type
- Supporter has complaint about new player
- Supporter's gripe about new player
- Supporter brings complaint about new player
- One who helps France to be free
- Supporter‘s complaint involves Newcastle’s top player
- Live Geordie performer secures female financial backer
- Generous person has been upset by female performer
- Japanese boxed meal keeping cafe turning over right for supporter
- Patron that has been upset by agent
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The straight part
We know that "generous type" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case generous type = benefactor.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 BENEFACTOR mean?
BENEFACTOR noun- Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.
- Someone who performs good or noble deeds.