Cryptic crossword clue
Shows respect, seeing cleft developing within taxonomic group 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shows respect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shows respect = genuflects.
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 GENUFLECTS mean?

GENUFLECTS verb
  1. To bend the knee, as in servitude.
  2. To briefly touch one knee to the ground, typically associated with religious worship.
  3. To behave in a servile manner; to grovel.

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