Cryptic crossword clue
Most irritable clergyman grasps 1 + 100 + 1000 + 50 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Most irritable" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most irritable = prickliest.
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 PRICKLIEST mean?

PRICKLIEST adjective
  1. Covered with sharp points.
  2. Easily irritated.
  3. Difficult; complicated; (figuratively) hairy or thorny.

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