Cryptic crossword clue
Judge and posh tax criminal sat next to one another 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "next to one another" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case next to one another = juxtaposed.
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 JUXTAPOSED mean?

JUXTAPOSED verb
  1. To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.
JUXTAPOSED adjective
  1. Placed side by side often for comparison or contrast.

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