Cryptic crossword clue
Paid-up member, which vicar definitely is 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Paid-up member" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case paid-up member = cardholder.
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 CARDHOLDER mean?

CARDHOLDER noun
  1. A case for holding cards, as credit cards, bankcards, or business cards.
  2. An authorized user of a card used for financial transactions, etc.

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