Cryptic crossword clue
Starts small educational organisation with one rich philanthropist 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Starts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case starts = instigates.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INSTIGATES mean?

INSTIGATES verb
  1. To incite; to bring about by urging or encouraging
  2. To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions; to provoke

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