The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word GODPARENTS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does GODPARENTS mean?
GODPARENTS noun- The person who stood for a child during a naming ceremony or baptism
- A godfather or godmother
- One who cares for a child if untimely demise is met by the parents