Cryptic crossword clue
Remove human expertise from workplace in poor shape 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DESKILL

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Remove human expertise from" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case remove human expertise from = deskill.
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 DESKILL mean?

DESKILL verb
  1. To redesign (a job) so that less skill is required to carry it out, for example through the introduction of new technology.
  2. To change the role of (workers) so that they are no longer required or able to use the skills that they have acquired.

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