Cryptic crossword clue
One’s answer here will be criticised 3,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 4 letter word PUT DOWN

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "One’s answer here will be/criticised" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one’s answer here will be/criticised = put down.
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 PUT DOWN mean?

PUT DOWN noun
  1. An insult or barb; a snide or demeaning remark.

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