Cryptic crossword clue
One not into unions receiving zero work benefits 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "benefits" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case benefits = allowances.
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 ALLOWANCES mean?

ALLOWANCES noun
  1. Permission; granting, conceding, or admitting
  2. Acknowledgment.
  3. That which is allowed; a share or portion allotted or granted; a sum granted as a reimbursement, a bounty, or as appropriate for any purpose; a stated quantity.
  4. Abatement; deduction; the taking into account of mitigating circumstances
  5. A customary deduction from the gross weight of goods, differing by country.
  6. A permitted reduction in the weight that a racehorse must carry.
  7. A child's allowance; pocket money.
  8. (minting) A permissible deviation in the fineness and weight of coins, owing to the difficulty in securing exact conformity to the standard prescribed by law.
  9. Approval; approbation
  10. License; indulgence

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