Cryptic crossword clue
Impertinence from judge and wise man closely linked 5,2,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 plus 4 letter word CHEEK BY JOWL

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The straight part
We know that "closely linked" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case closely linked = cheek by jowl.
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 CHEEK BY JOWL mean?

CHEEK BY JOWL adjective
  1. Tightly packed.
CHEEK BY JOWL adverb
  1. In very close physical proximity, crowded together.
  2. (by extension) In very close or intimate association.

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