Cryptic crossword clue
Criticising fizzy drink offered by the French doctor — no good 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Criticising" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case criticising = lambasting.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LAMBASTING mean?

LAMBASTING verb
  1. To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
  2. (dated in UK English but not US English) To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.
LAMBASTING noun
  1. A harsh reprimand.

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