Crossword Genius

Censure for breaking hand (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reproach

'censure' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'for breaking hand' is the wordplay.
'for' becomes 'pro' (as in being 'pro' something).
'breaking' means one lot of letters goes inside another.
'hand' becomes 'reach' (synonyms).
'pro' inserted within 'reach' is 'REPROACH'.

(Other definitions for reproach that I've seen before include "criticise" , "Scold(ing)" , "An expression of disapproval" , "Castigate" , "approval? Just the opposite" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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