Cryptic crossword clue
Old manuscripts from Chile, by the one writing in undies 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Old manuscripts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old manuscripts = parchments.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PARCHMENTS mean?

PARCHMENTS noun
  1. Material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.
  2. A document made on such material.
  3. A diploma (traditionally written on parchment).
  4. Stiff paper imitating that material.
  5. The creamy to tanned color of parchment.
  6. The envelope of the coffee grains, inside the pulp.

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