Cryptic crossword clue
They go to court to protect workers 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "They go to court" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they go to court = defendants.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEFENDANTS mean?

DEFENDANTS noun
  1. In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.
  2. In criminal proceedings, the accused.

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