Cryptic crossword clue
Check naughty child’s revision, including primarily music, English and numeracy

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

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We know that "Check" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case check = impediment.
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What does IMPEDIMENT mean?

IMPEDIMENT noun
  1. A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress.
  2. A disability, especially one affecting the hearing or speech.
  3. (chiefly in the plural) Baggage, especially that of an army; impedimenta.

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