Cryptic crossword clue
Testing, Independent new style setter “good” 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
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The straight part
We know that "Testing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case testing = inspecting.
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 INSPECTING mean?

INSPECTING verb
  1. To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.
  2. To view and examine officially.
INSPECTING noun
  1. An act of inspection.

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