Cryptic crossword clue
Taken to task by new premier and daughter 11

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Taken to task" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case taken to task = reprimanded.
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What does REPRIMANDED mean?

REPRIMANDED verb
  1. To reprove in a formal or official way.

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