Cryptic crossword clue
One on coach in old street occupying passenger seat 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "One on coach" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one on coach = postillion.
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 POSTILLION mean?

POSTILLION noun
  1. A rider mounted on the near (left) leading horse who guides the team pulling a carriage.
  2. A post-boy, a messenger boy, a swift letter carrier.

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