Cryptic crossword clue
Would, say, ship provide a job for Ali Baba? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "a job for Ali Baba" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a job for ali baba = woodcutter.
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 WOODCUTTER mean?

WOODCUTTER noun
  1. A person who cuts down trees; a lumberjack.
  2. A person who cuts wood.
  3. A person who makes woodcuts.

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