The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word REPROOF
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More clues leading to the result REPROOF
- Criticism which goes over actors’ heads?
- Censure for each going up top
- Criticism which goes over actors' heads?
- Ticking off what mac no longer keeping one dry needs?
- Carpeting is semi-fire resistant
- Further demonstration of disapproval
- Carpeting concerning expert, old fellow
- Rebuke agent over cover for house
- Censure concerning degree of alcohol
- Admonishment about demonstration
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The straight part
We know that "Criticism" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case criticism = reproof.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 REPROOF mean?
REPROOF noun- An act or instance of reproving or of reprobating; a rebuke.
- To proof again.