Cryptic crossword clue
Sir in Quito removed harsh questioner 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "harsh questioner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case harsh questioner = inquisitor.
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 INQUISITOR mean?

INQUISITOR noun
  1. A person who inquires, especially searchingly or ruthlessly.
  2. An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.

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