Cryptic crossword clue
One in church works outside creating religious music 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "religious music" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case religious music = plainchant.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PLAINCHANT mean?

PLAINCHANT noun
  1. A form of monophonic chant in unison using the Gregorian scale, sung in various Christian churches.
  2. A cantus firmus or theme chosen for contrapuntal treatment; so called because often an actual fragment of plain-song.
  3. The simple notes of an air, without ornament or variation.
  4. (by extension) A plain unvarnished statement, without exaggeration.

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