Cryptic crossword clue
Where member held vacant seat, nun and padre distraught 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Where member held" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case where member held = underpants.
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 UNDERPANTS mean?

UNDERPANTS noun
  1. Underwear covering the genitalia and often buttocks, usually going no higher than the navel.

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