Cryptic crossword clue
Judge publication first by value 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Judge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case judge = magistrate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MAGISTRATE mean?

MAGISTRATE noun
  1. A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.
  2. A high official of the state or a municipality in ancient Greece or Rome.
  3. (by extension) A comparable official in medieval or modern institutions.
  4. A master's degree.

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