Cryptic crossword clue
Using force on journalistic clique outside university 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 plus 1 letter word PRESSURING  –

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Using force" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case using force = pressuring  –.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PRESSURING  – mean?

PRESSURING  – verb
  1. To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.
PRESSURING  – noun
  1. An act or instance of pressuring.

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