Cryptic crossword clue
Criticise line in rendition of Let It Be 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BELITTLE

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The straight part
We know that "Criticise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case criticise = belittle.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BELITTLE mean?

BELITTLE verb
  1. To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.

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