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

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The straight part
We know that "perishing alternative" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case perishing alternative = publishing.
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 PUBLISHING mean?

PUBLISHING verb
  1. To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.
  2. To announce to the public.
  3. To issue the work of (an author).
  4. To disseminate (a message) publicly via a newsgroup, forum, blog, etc.
  5. To issue a medium (e.g. publication).
  6. To have one's work accepted for a publication.
  7. (of content) To be made available in a printed publication or other medium.
  8. To convert data of a Web page to HTML in a local directory and copy it to the Web site on a remote system.
PUBLISHING noun
  1. The industry of publishing, including the production and distribution of books, magazines, web sites, newspapers, etc.
  2. Something published; a publication.

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