Cryptic crossword clue
No upright member of holy Eastern church backing its symbol? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "No upright member" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case no upright member = crosspiece.
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 CROSSPIECE mean?

CROSSPIECE noun
  1. A horizontal or transverse beam or similar member that extends across or perpendicular to something.
  2. A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging.

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