Cryptic crossword clue
It’s critical stir-crazy daughter is kept in 10

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

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We know that "critical" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case critical = judgmental.
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What does JUDGMENTAL mean?

JUDGMENTAL adjective
  1. Of or relating to judgment.
  2. (chiefly of a person) Inclined to rashly pass judgment, critical.

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