Cryptic crossword clue
Was a criminal half-heartedly clad like a judge? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ROBED

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The straight part
We know that "clad like a judge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clad like a judge = robed.
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 ROBED mean?

ROBED verb
  1. To clothe; to dress.
  2. To put on official vestments.
ROBED adjective
  1. Wearing a robe.

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