Cryptic crossword clue
Relating to rank of unfortunate archer in hailstorm 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Relating to rank" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case relating to rank = hierarchal.
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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