Cryptic crossword clue
Territory‘s head welcoming a southern European 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Territory" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case territory = palatinate.
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 PALATINATE mean?

PALATINATE noun
  1. The office or rank of a palatine.
  2. A territory ruled by a palatine.
  3. A native or inhabitant of such a territory.
PALATINATE adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a palatinate or the Palatinate.

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