Cryptic crossword clue
Like judge's issue with one's English in test 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word MAGISTERIAL

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The straight part
We know that "Like judge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like judge = magisterial.
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 MAGISTERIAL mean?

MAGISTERIAL adjective
  1. Befitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly.
  2. Of or pertaining to a master, magistrate, the magisterium, or one in authority.
  3. Pertaining to, produced by, or of the nature of, magistery.

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