Cryptic crossword clue
Administering cure soon is critical 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "critical" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case critical = censorious.
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 CENSORIOUS mean?

CENSORIOUS adjective
  1. Addicted to censure and scolding; apt to blame or condemn; severe in making remarks on others, or on their writings or manners.
  2. Implying or expressing censure.

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