The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word RAPPORTEUR
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The straight part
We know that "Investigator" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case investigator = rapporteur.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RAPPORTEUR mean?
RAPPORTEUR noun- A person appointed by a deliberative body to investigate an issue or a situation, and report back to that body.