Cryptic crossword clue
Speaker keeps one drink for founder 10

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

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More clues leading to the result ORIGINATOR

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The straight part
We know that "founder" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case founder = originator.
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 ORIGINATOR mean?

ORIGINATOR noun
  1. Someone who originates, creates or founds something.

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