Cryptic crossword clue
Must those who don't know the score do so? 5-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SIGHT-READ

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The straight part
We know that "Must those who don't know the score do so" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case must those who don't know the score do so = sight-read.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SIGHT-READ mean?

SIGHT-READ verb
  1. To perform a musical piece while reading it for the first time, without rehearsal.

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