Cryptic crossword clue
Checks pitch at pavement’s edge

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CURBSTONE

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The straight part
We know that "pavement’s edge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pavement’s edge = curbstone.
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 CURBSTONE mean?

CURBSTONE noun
  1. A paving stone that forms part of a kerb

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