Cryptic crossword clue
One engaging in manual work for butterfly producer? 4-5

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

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The straight part
We know that "double defn" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case double defn = nail-biter.
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 NAIL-BITER mean?

NAIL-BITER noun
  1. One who bites or chews his or her fingernails
  2. A nervous or uncomfortable situation
  3. An engaging or exciting cliffhanger.

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