Cryptic crossword clue
They annoy and upset rubbish teachers 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "They annoy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they annoy = tormentors.
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 TORMENTORS mean?

TORMENTORS noun
  1. One who torments; a person, animal, or object that causes suffering.
  2. Something abstract that causes suffering.
  3. One of a pair of narrow curtains just behind the front curtain and teaser that mask the areas on the sides of the stage and can be adjusted to the desired width.
  4. An implement for reducing a stiff soil, resembling a harrow, but running upon wheels.
  5. A long meat-fork.

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