Cryptic crossword clue
Old copyists representing mostly river scenes 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Old copyists" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old copyists = scriveners.
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 SCRIVENERS mean?

SCRIVENERS noun
  1. A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.
  2. One whose business is to place money at interest; a broker.
  3. A writing master.

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