Cryptic crossword clue
Crime at a high level, with Kentucky judge dismissing cases 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Crime at a high level" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crime at a high level = skyjacking.
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 SKYJACKING mean?

SKYJACKING verb
  1. To steal or commandeer (hijack) an airplane, usually by threat of violence to the passengers.
SKYJACKING noun
  1. The kidnapping of the passengers of an airplane by threat of force. The hijacking of an airplane, especially in flight.

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