Cryptic crossword clue
Looking for scandal? Reverend Spooner’s causing punch-up 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Looking for scandal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case looking for scandal = muckraking.
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 MUCKRAKING mean?

MUCKRAKING verb
  1. To search for and expose corruption or scandal, especially as a form of investigative journalism.

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