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

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The straight part
We know that "Study" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case study = egyptology.
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 EGYPTOLOGY mean?

EGYPTOLOGY noun
  1. The study of ancient Egypt.
  2. A work concerning ancient Egypt.

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