Cryptic crossword clue
Yen for the poorer areas and the activity of the sewer? 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "activity of the sewer (one sewing)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case activity of the sewer (one sewing) = backstitch.
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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Crossword Answer definitions

BACKSTITCH noun
  1. A type of sewing stitch where the stitch goes backwards on the top side of the fabric and doubles forward on the bottom, coming out farther in front, then repeats. The backstitch is a very tight and secure stitch, and also looks very neat.
BACKSTITCH verb
  1. To sew with a backstitch.

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