Cryptic crossword clue
Irritation with mistake – top journalist severely criticised 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RUBBISHED

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The straight part
We know that "severely criticised" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case severely criticised = rubbished.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RUBBISHED mean?

RUBBISHED verb
  1. To criticize, to denigrate, to denounce, to disparage.

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