Cryptic crossword clue
Question trainee got wrong about arithmetic maybe 11

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

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The straight part
We know that "Question" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case question = interrogate.
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What does INTERROGATE mean?

INTERROGATE verb
  1. To question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner
  2. To query; to request information from.
  3. To examine critically.

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