Cryptic crossword clue
Philosopher with authority becomes factory designer 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "factory designer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case factory designer = millwright.
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 MILLWRIGHT mean?

MILLWRIGHT noun
  1. A person who designed, erected and built mills and milling machinery.
  2. A person engaged in the erection of machinery.

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