Cryptic crossword clue
Finds fault with it, in charge in emergencies 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Finds fault with" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case finds fault with = criticises.
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 CRITICISES mean?

CRITICISES verb
  1. To find fault (with something).
  2. To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.

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