Cryptic crossword clue
Ministry hopes riot gets dispersed before onset of damage 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ministry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ministry = priesthood.
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 PRIESTHOOD mean?

PRIESTHOOD noun
  1. The role or office of a priest.
  2. Priests as a group; the clergy.
  3. Authority to act in the name of God.

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