Cryptic crossword clue
Orders from FA reduced international matches 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Orders" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case orders = sodalities.
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What does SODALITIES mean?

SODALITIES noun
  1. A fraternity, a society or association.
  2. Companionship.
  3. Spiritual communion with a divine being, a fellowship

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