Cryptic crossword clue
Sort of mass fiction troubled friend consumes 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sort of mass" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sort of mass = pontifical.
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 PONTIFICAL mean?

PONTIFICAL noun
  1. A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff.
PONTIFICAL adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a pontiff.
  2. Pompous, dignified or dogmatic.
  3. Splendid; magnificent.
  4. Of or pertaining to the pontifices of Ancient Rome.
  5. Of or relating to the building of bridges.

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