Cryptic crossword clue
Liked better umpire after last chap made a mistake

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

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The straight part
We know that "Liked better" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case liked better = preferred.
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 PREFERRED mean?

PREFERRED verb
  1. To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.
  2. To advance, promote (someone or something).
  3. To present or submit (something) to an authority (now usually in "to prefer charges").
  4. To put forward for acceptance; to introduce, recommend (to).
PREFERRED noun
  1. Preferred stock.
PREFERRED adjective
  1. Favoured

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