Cryptic crossword clue
Reprimanded Kelvin and editor over fish catch 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word KEELHAULED

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The straight part
We know that "Reprimanded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reprimanded = keelhauled.
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What does KEELHAULED mean?

KEELHAULED verb
  1. To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.
  2. To rebuke harshly.

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