The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CLASSICIST
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The straight part
We know that "expert in Latin?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case expert in latin? = classicist.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CLASSICIST mean?
CLASSICIST noun- A classical scholar, especially one who studies ancient Greek and Latin language and culture.
- A follower of classicism.